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Most popular skills

Cooking 9%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Food Safety 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 50%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 23%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

RIVERVIEWKITCHEN
Adventure Valley
BaxterStorey Nissan Factory

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 34%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 42 profiles for Head Chefs in Durham

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £38,414 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,918£56,935 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

HGV Class 1 Day/Night Driver

Durham

Licenses & certifications

Category C LicenceNVQHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence

Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordPayrollDriving

Community Development Officer

Durham

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementForklift

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Durham

Licenses & certifications

CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife Skills

Front of house and Kitchen team member

West Rainton

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

EnglishCantoneseMandarinCommunication SkillsNegotiationCooking

Head Chef

Chester-le-Street

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyLeadershipHospitalityOrganisational Skills

Head Chef

Witton Gilbert

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationEnglish

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

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: head chef/kitchen manager, front of house and kitchen team member and senior sous 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 14 years of professional experience.

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