Head Chefs for hire in Huddersfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
A-safe EllandArcade coffee and foodAria care/Care ukTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 2 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Huddersfield: £34,073 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,923 yearly
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Chef
Holmfirth
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingStockingStock ReplenishmentFood PreparationChef de Partie
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingOffice ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Elland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CleaningDomestic Cleaning ExperienceCare ExperienceCare Support ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingHEAD PASTRY CHEF
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
NVQPastry ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceSkills
Kitchen ManagementMenu PlanningInventory ControlStock OrderingStock CoordinationStaff TrainingChef de Partie
Mirfield
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookerySIANVQAATSkills
Complaint HandlingMicrosoft OfficeGardeningBartendingPower ToolsHand ToolsAgency Chef
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTypingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementPower ToolsWoodworking
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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, kitchen experience and communication skills.
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: chef de partie, HEAD PASTRY CHEF and chef assistant.
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 Huddersfield, 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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