Head Chefs for hire in Glasgow

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    395

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking13%
    Kitchen Experience12%
    Knife Skills6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training59%
    High school diploma or GED32%
    Bachelor's degree9%

  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years24%
    6-10 years22%

  • Current company

    Greene king
    1985-1995; TAJ Hotel Resort & And Party Catering Service, Chef 1996-19997; Chef Police Minister Doha, Qatar Arabian &Continental &chines Chef Of Doha, Qatar In Police Minister Oct1997-Oct 2000; Working Sree Krishna S0uth Indian Restaurant Tooting Broadway 2000-2004 Working Malam Indian South Indian Restaurant Hounslow West 2005-2008 UK ME COM (Emirates food Catering services) UK 2008-2010; Chef Chennai Dosa Restaurant East London 2010-2013 Chef Kamasutra Restaurant Glasgow Scotland, 2018 Chef Ushas Restaurant 2 Baryes Road Glasgow G11 5JY - 2020
    Amarone

  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year23%
    1-2 years40%
    2-5 years23%

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Last updated: 20 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Glasgow: £37,964 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,273 – £49,234 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Trainee Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSAsbestos AwarenessFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDriving

  • Head Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipMenu PlanningFood ProductionStaff TrainingPerformance Management

  • Chef de Partie

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ServingMaintenanceCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood Safety

  • Head Chef

    Bishopbriggs

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    HindiEnglishCustomer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsStocking

  • Head Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Cooking

  • Head chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQ

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyMenu PlanningItalianServingFood Preparation

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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 52 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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 de partie, breakfast chef and trainee chef.

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 Glasgow, 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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