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Most popular skills

Cooking 12%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Food Safety 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 64%
Vocational or technical training 31%
Bachelor's degree 3%

Years of experience

1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 14%

Current company

Marstons Plc
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Abbey Court Nursing Home

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 175 profiles for Head Chefs in Derby

Last updated: 1 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £35,338 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,944£44,690 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Commis Chef

Derby

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management

Chef de Partie

Derby

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCookingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills

Chef de Partie

Derby

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsDrivingCommunication Skills

Head Chef and Area Support

Derby

Licenses & certifications

NVQ

Chef de partie

Derby

Skills

Food PreparationItalianFood SafetyCompliance ManagementCookingHACCP

Chef

Derby

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsSales

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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 48 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 food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: chef, chef de partie and freelance head chef & operations lead.

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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 4 years of professional experience.

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