Head Chefs for hire in Derby
Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Derby to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
323
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership8%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
Aramark
Olympus
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 323 profiles for Head Chefs in Derby
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £35,726 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,472 – £44,828 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Pizza chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsPizza ExperienceDerby head chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidDriving LicenceSkills
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceJnr Sous Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Analysis SkillsTraining & DevelopmentBakingPOSChef ExperienceCookingThe merlin
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCommis Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQUK GDPRHACCPFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCake DecoratingBakingPastry ExperienceChef de Partie
Derby
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & Development
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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: leadership, cooking and kitchen experience.
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: derby head chef, breakfast chef and commis 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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply