Head Chefs for hire in Dundee
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Most popular skills
Cooking15%Kitchen Experience11%Knife Skills8%Education level
Vocational or technical training45%High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Buck's BarHotel Du Vin
(School practicesTime at current job
Less than a year42%1-2 years13%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dundee: £35,938 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,776 – £48,234 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryServingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySVQSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
BakingCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceMachiningChef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCompTIA Security+CCNASkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsCommunication SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationCook
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsComputer SkillsFood SafetyHead Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
BOSIETLevel 3 in Professional CookerySVQSkills
CookingHead chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingFood SafetyMenu PlanningTeachingLeadershipKnife Skills
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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 52 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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: pastry sous chef, head chef and kitchen manager and process operator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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