Head-Chefs for hire in Cardiff
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience6%Food Safety5%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree32%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years16%Current company
Brewhouse and kitchen
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A-Head Of The Game NutritionTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years30%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 439 profiles for Head-Chefs in Cardiff
Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cardiff: £36,804 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,886 – £46,893 yearly
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Duty Manager
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingGeneral Manager and Licensee
Penarth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateManagement+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
SketchingLeadershipPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementChef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceGlass Fibre Reinforced PlasticPizza ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityMultilingualChef de Partie
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingManagementLeadershipHead Chef
Cardiff
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceComplaint HandlingButcheryCookingPayrollFood Production
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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 food safety.
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: sous chef/head chef, chef and chef de partie.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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