Head-Chefs for hire in Dudley
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership8%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
ABM Bordesley Green Girls SchoolAmethyst Trust Telford Park SchoolArena Racing CompanyTime at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 420 profiles for Head-Chefs in Dudley
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dudley: £36,423 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,805 – £43,064 yearly
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Head Chef
Wolverhampton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFrenchCost ManagementManagementHead chef
Halesowen
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSupplier OrderingManagementInventory ControlHead Chef
Stourbridge
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)First Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsEnglishDriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Head Chef
Wolverhampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCookingHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglishMenu PlanningFood ProductionChef de Partie
Bilston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingPortugueseFood PreparationKnife SkillsMenu PlanningInventory ControlHead Chef
Old Hill
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Presentation SkillsMenu PlanningFood PreparationKnife SkillsCookingStore 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 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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: chef de partie, area kitchen manager and head of year.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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