Head-Chefs for hire in Dudley

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Level 3 in Professional Cookery7%
    Maths7%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED100%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years67%
    More than 10 years33%
  • Current company

    Honnis Hut
    Ridgacre Table Table
    Smoke and ash
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years50%

Browse Indeed's database of 403 profiles for Head-Chefs in Dudley

Last updated: 11 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dudley: £36,599 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,184£42,954 yearly

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  • Head Chef

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceItalian

    Skills

    Driving LicenceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSpanishPresentation SoftwareMultilingual
  • Head Chef

    Smethwick

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCooking
  • Head Chef

    West Bromwich

    Skills

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryMathsCar up to 3.5 Tonnes

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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: level 3 in professional cookery, maths and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Italian and Driving Licence.

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 Dudley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Head Chef?

Most head-chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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