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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Knife Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 57%
Vocational or technical training 31%
Bachelor's degree 9%

Years of experience

1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 18%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Bank of America
Barchester
Bella Italia Cheshire Oaks

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 36%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 125 profiles for Head Chefs in Chester

Last updated: 5 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chester: £39,357 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,187£51,314 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Head Chef

Chester

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftMicrosoft ExcelPerformance ManagementManagementMicrosoft Word

Skills

Communication SkillsDriving LicenceMultilingualEnglishRussianComputer Literacy

Full Time Sous Chef

Sutton

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAccountingBusinessCIMA

Skills

LeadershipCost ControlPayrollOrganisational SkillsProject Management

Breakfast Chef

Chester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMarketing

Skills

Communication SkillsProject Management

Chef Du Partie

Chester

Licenses & certifications

BTECOrganisational SkillsEnglish

Skills

Computer SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCookingKitchen ExperienceBaking

Senior Pastry Chef

Chester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Pastry ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingFood SafetyKnife Skills

Kitchen Manager

Chester

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKnife Skills

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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 50 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: kitchen manager, commis chef and training nursery practitioner/ kitchen assistant.

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 Chester, 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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