Head-Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
The FaulknerThe Ivy Collection
AA Rossette Good Food Guide 2024 Local Best RestaurantTime at current job
Less than a year67%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 204 profiles for Head-Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £40,187 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,858 – £54,088 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationBar ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSenior Sous, managment
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceSenior Sous Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneCateringFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsNetworkingChef ExperienceCookingActing Head Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsChef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceSous Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceNVQMathsEnglishSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer Support
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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 54 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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: senior sous chef, senior sous, managment and commis 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 Chester, 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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