Head-Chefs for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Simply Classic117 Bistro BarAaisha takeawayTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years15%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 143 profiles for Head-Chefs in Burnley
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £38,505 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,804 – £49,745 yearly
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Chef de parties
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningFood SafetyKnife SkillsSous chef/Baker
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Facilities MaintenanceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseBudgetingFood SafetyFire Safety+7 moreSkills
Manual HandlingHACCPFood SafetyFire SafetyKitchen ManagementCOVID-19 ProtocolsKitchen Team Member
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneBTECCookingMicros POSLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+11 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsKnife SkillsHotel ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKnife SkillsCare HomeNVQResidential Care Home ExperienceFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentFood ProductionSous chef
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyLead Chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneForkliftFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer Interaction
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, lead chef and junior sous chef.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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