Head Chefs for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience9%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training39%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Marriott International
Stonegate Pub Company
HC One
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 122 profiles for Head Chefs in Durham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £35,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £53,605 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Pastry Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMentoringChef de Partie
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCleaningCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBreakfast chef
Witton Gilbert
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationSenior chef
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
NVQManufacturingCookingLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsHead Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood SafetyChef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKnife 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 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 head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef/kitchen manager, chef and breakfast 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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