Head Chefs for hire in Burnley
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Icaro lounge
- Midshire Signature Services Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 178 profiles for Head Chefs in Burnley
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £38,210 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,326 – £49,787 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Restaurant ExperienceBakingFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingHead Chef/Manager
Padiham
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsButcheryKnife SkillsCookingCleaningHead Chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood ProductionFood SafetyFood PreparationEnglishNursery chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceCookingNutritionSkills
EpidemiologyBudget ManagementManagementCookingProject ManagementPublic HealthCommis Chef
Rossendale
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateGCSELevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood SafetyCateringHospitalitySushi Chef team leader
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPRSkills
LeadershipFood HygieneFood SafetyHACCPKnife SkillsFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 53 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: head development chef, sushi chef team leader and head chef/manager.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a head chef in Burnley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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