Head-Chefs for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 147 profiles for Head-Chefs in Burnley
Last updated: 3 Oct 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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Head Chef
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Restaurant ExperienceBakingFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingChef de parties
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningFood SafetyKnife SkillsHead Chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood ProductionFood SafetyFood PreparationEnglishStructural Steel Worker
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneMobile Elevating Work PlatformsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ManagementInventory ControlKitchen Team Member
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
BTECCookingConflict ManagementMicros POSLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateGCSE+10 moreSkills
LeadershipComputer LiteracyCookingNumeracyMathsComputer SkillsOwner
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningSeasonal Menu DesignSpecials Menu Development
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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, 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: owner, commis chef and chef de parties.
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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