Head-Chefs for hire in Glasgow

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    763

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Leadership9%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED32%
    Vocational or technical training23%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    Less than a year10%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Argyll Hotel
    Boclair Care Home
    Bow Hospitality
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 763 profiles for Head-Chefs in Glasgow

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Glasgow: £38,721 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,665 – £50,540 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Commis Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ManagementCookingFood PreparationBasic Sauce Preparation AssistanceRoasting
  • Executive Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Company Development Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagement
  • Head Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsProfit & LossOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeam Leadership
  • Chef de Partie

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    PortugueseBilingualInterpretationLanguage Services ExperienceMultilingualTranslation+1 more

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingCulinary ExperienceTranslationMultilingual
  • Head Chef

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateOperations ManagementOperations Leadership Experience

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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, leadership and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: GENERAL MANAGER, commis chef and chef de partie.

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 Glasgow, 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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