Head-Chefs for hire in Chesterfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%High school diploma or GED24%Master's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Fox and GooseALL SAINTS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Audley villages St Elphins Park Darley DaleTime at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 155 profiles for Head-Chefs in Chesterfield
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chesterfield: £43,836 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,216 – £57,851 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsPatient CareKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceRole
Dronfield South
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCare HomeNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingFood PreparationCOSHH ComplianceJunior Sous Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
FrenchMathsSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationHead Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementLine Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDumper OperationTipper TrucksCSCS Green CardSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceTeam LeadershipHead Breakfast Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid CertificationCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFirst Aid at Work CertificateFirst Aid
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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, role and junior sous chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Chesterfield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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