Head Chefs for hire in Derby
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience10%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Marstons Plc
The Farmhouse at MackworthAbbey Court Nursing Home
Time at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years19%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £35,985 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,872 – £44,851 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingOrganisational SkillsHead Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingTeam ManagementLeadershipHospitalityFood SafetyHead Chef
Duffield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementCookingKnife SkillsFood SafetySandwich Chef / Shop Assistant
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCookingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsChef de Partie
Derby
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Menu PlanningLeadershipStaff TrainingCost ControlFood SafetyCookingCommis Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management
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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 51 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 de partie, evening chef 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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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