Head-Chefs for hire in Huddersfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Food Safety7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
DevourThe Millhouse bistroAnnesely care homeTime at current job
Less than a year44%1-2 years44%2-5 years11%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Huddersfield: £35,737 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,642 – £41,677 yearly
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Chef
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ManagementFood ProductionKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsProfit & LossCookingChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyPizza Chef
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood HygieneHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationExecutive Head Chef, Head Chef, Assistant Manager, Manager
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
CoachingBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPersonal TrainingLevel 3 in Personal TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRisk AnalysisHead Chef
Huddersfield
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningFood HygieneFood SafetyInventory Control
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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, food safety and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: heac chef, head chef and kitchen manager 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 Huddersfield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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