Head Chefs for hire in Kingston Upon Hull

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Kingston Upon Hull to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    382

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    100%
  • Current company

    • Marstons Plc
    • Marston's Pubs
    • Holiday Inn
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 382 profiles for Head Chefs in Kingston Upon Hull

Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kingston Upon Hull: £37,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,444 – £49,227 yearly
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  • Head Chef

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Head Chef

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePrevent Duty GuidanceChild Safeguarding+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Chef de Partie

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsPOS
  • Head Chef

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryBTECConflict ManagementDefibrillatorsFirefightingFire Safety+10 more

    Skills

    Level 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Professional CookeryOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFirefighting
  • Head Chef

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFirst Aid Administration
  • Head Chef

    Kingston upon Hull

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceSalesDecision Making

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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 49 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Level 2 in Food Safety.

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, catering and hospitality recruitment agency and assistant head 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 Kingston Upon Hull, 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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