Head-Chefs for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
117 Bistro BarA chefs touchAaisha takeawayTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years14%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 142 profiles for Head-Chefs in Burnley
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £36,925 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,755 – £44,334 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de parties
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningFood SafetyKnife SkillsJunior Sous Chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKnife SkillsCare HomeNVQResidential Care Home ExperienceFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentFood ProductionSSA (Student Support Assistant)
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteCommunication SkillsSous chef
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyHead 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 Control
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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 51 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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: 2nd chef, junior sous chef and 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 13 years of professional experience.
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