Head-Chefs for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Communication Skills6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Durham University
RIVERVIEWKITCHENAsk Italian
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years32%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 107 profiles for Head-Chefs in Durham
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £36,565 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £54,340 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Pastry Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Data AnalyticsNVQAnalyticsHospitalityData Analysis SkillsBakingSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMentoringCommunity Development Officer
Durham
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingMusic Performance ExpertiseCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCover supervisor
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryBTECOCRNVQMathsEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsChef ExperienceComputer RepairComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCookingSous Chef
Langley Park
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceCateringFirst AidNVQFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFood SafetyComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMobile DevicesBreakfast chef
Witton Gilbert
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceChef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCustomer Assistant
West Rainton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdobe PhotoshopAdobe DreamweaverFood Safety
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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 51 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, communication skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: customer assistant, cover supervisor 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 18 years of professional experience.
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