Head-Chefs for hire in Derby
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Vocational or technical training37%Master's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Aramark
BaxterStorey
Bear Coffee Company Limited
Time at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 310 profiles for Head-Chefs in Derby
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £36,122 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,748 – £45,389 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Derby head chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 moreSkills
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCulinary ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPackingCookingDrivingPackagingJnr Sous Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Analysis SkillsTraining & DevelopmentBakingPOSChef ExperienceCookingChef de Partie
Derby
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentHead Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningSourcingProcurementEnglishSecond Chef Fine Dining
Derby
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCLAiTFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipNetworkingBusiness ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam 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 54 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: leadership, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: derby head chef, second chef fine dining and 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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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