Head-Chefs for hire in Dudley
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years16%3-5 years16%Current company
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Bar+BlockTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years27%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dudley: £36,710 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,105 – £43,325 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
CSCSConstruction ExperienceAsbestos AwarenessCSCS Green CardHealth and Safety ExperienceSafe Working at Height+1 moreSkills
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Wolverhampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneA LevelOCRCookingFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingBakingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationHead Chef
Rowley Regis
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCustomer ServiceLevel 3 in Professional CookeryTraining & DevelopmentSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCookingBakingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationSous Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ManagementChef de Partie
Bilston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
PortugueseKnife SkillsMenu PlanningInventory ControlKitchen ManagementSous Chef
Halesowen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneManagementFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
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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 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: cooking, kitchen experience and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: sous chef, chef assistant and station 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 Dudley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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