Head-Chefs for hire in Dundee
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training54%High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years44%Less than a year22%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 208 profiles for Head-Chefs in Dundee
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dundee: £36,508 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,374 – £48,690 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingChef ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsGrill Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentChef de Partie
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyBakingChef ExperienceCookingHead Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsNetworkingResearchComputer LiteracyChef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHuman ResourcesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitality+4 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen ManagementFood PreparationInventory ControlStock OrderingStock CoordinationChef
Broughty Ferry
Licenses & certifications
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateHealth and Safety ExperienceSkills
CookingPersonal TrainingMentoringData CollectionMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
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: chef, chef de partie and sous 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 Dundee, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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