Head-Chefs for hire in Dundee
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED28%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years31%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 206 profiles for Head-Chefs in Dundee
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dundee: £36,324 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,407 – £48,143 yearly
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Head Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyMenu PlanningItalianChef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHuman ResourcesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitality+4 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen ManagementFood PreparationInventory ControlStock OrderingStock CoordinationHead Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsNetworkingResearchComputer LiteracyHead Chef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySVQSkills
Chef ExperiencePlatingMenu PlanningInventory ControlBakingButcheryChef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingChef
Dundee
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Time ManagementPersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationMenu Planning
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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, junior sous chef and chef de partie.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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