Head Chefs for hire in Chester
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Barchester
Turtle Bay Restaurant
The Ivy Collection
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 197 profiles for Head Chefs in Chester
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chester: £40,323 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,944 – £54,300 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Sous Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
CateringCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKnife SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceChef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCookingSous chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood PreparationSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Chester
Licenses & certifications
CookingSkills
Time ManagementCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceBakingPastry ExperienceActing Head Chef
Chester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational 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 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: 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, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, senior sous chef and sous 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 15 years of professional experience.
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