Head-Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking9%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
The Ivy Collection
Bank of America
Brewery tapTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years37%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 215 profiles for Head-Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £40,019 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,980 – £53,421 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTelemarketingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalyticsProject ManagementHead Chef/Manager
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Risk ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityMicrosoft ExcelChef / Barista (Intern)
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood HygieneFood SafetyQuality InspectionRecord KeepingInventory ControlCommis Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTeam ManagementFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingQuality InspectionPackagingPastry Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCash HandlingFood SafetyCooking
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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 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: chef / barista (intern), head chef/manager 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 10 years of professional experience.
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