Head Chefs for hire in Chesterfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Hallowes Golf ClubSTEPS RehabilitationAlfrecellTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years23%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 150 profiles for Head Chefs in Chesterfield
Last updated: 2 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chesterfield: £43,836 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,216 – £57,851 yearly
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Line Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDumper OperationTipper TrucksCSCS Green CardSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceTeam LeadershipHead Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityLeanManagementSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionMenu PlanningCost ControlSupplier OrderingHead Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagementTeam ManagementNumeracyAssistant Manager
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSports CoachingCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceNetworkingDecision MakingHead chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Service ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHead Breakfast Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid CertificationNVQChef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen Experience
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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 a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: assistant manager, line chef and head breakfast 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 Chesterfield, 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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