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Most popular skills

Cooking 14%
Kitchen Experience 14%
Food Safety 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 56%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Bachelor's degree 15%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 8%

Current company

Careline Lifestyles
1225
26 agency

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 338 profiles for Head Chefs in Gateshead

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £32,246 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,122£38,339 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Kitchen Assistant/Chef

Washington

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDriving LicenceCLAiTCategory CE LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceITMicrosoft OfficeForklift

Head Chef

Gateshead

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

NutritionCookingKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTill Operation

FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

Newcastle upon Tyne

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office

Skills

Hotel ExperienceCateringLeadershipMaster's DegreeMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

Private chef

Newcastle upon Tyne

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyLeadershipHospitality

Head Chef

Newcastle upon Tyne

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCustomer ServiceRestaurant Experience

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCookingCulinary Experience

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsLeadership

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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 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 Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT and 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 21 years of professional experience.

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