Head-Chefs for hire in Doncaster

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    156

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED69%
    Vocational or technical training19%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Earl of doncaster hotel
    Whitbread PLC
    Ascot care
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 156 profiles for Head-Chefs in Doncaster

Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Doncaster: £36,831 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,372£47,812 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyKitchen Team Management

    Skills

    BakingChef ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Refuse loader

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperiencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECPublic HealthSageCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingStockingFood PreparationCookingKitchen Management
  • Head Chef

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen Management
  • Head Chef

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingNutritionFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipResearchCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
  • Sous Chef/Head Chef

    Doncaster

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCleaningCustomer ServiceCulinary ExperienceCooking

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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: 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 Food Hygiene.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: refuse loader, head chef/manager and sous chef/head 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 Doncaster, 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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