Head Chefs for hire in Cardiff
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Management
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Radisson blu
Loungers
- Turtle Bay
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cardiff: £36,714 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,795 – £46,811 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingManagementLeadershipSous Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSage 200Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCommunication SkillsCateringKnife SkillsFood PreparationKitchen Experienceretail head chef
Lisvane
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipPurchasingPlatingSenior Chef de Partie
Penarth
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMentoringSous Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePub and Bar Experience
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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 49 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, leadership and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: sous chef, chef de partie and head chef/kitchen 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 Cardiff, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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