Head-Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Culinary Experience5%Chef Experience5%Education level
Vocational or technical training34%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%1-2 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Admiral Recruitment
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Arts
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 688 profiles for Head-Chefs in Leeds
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £37,535 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,141 – £50,064 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceAgency Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CookingCognitive Behavioural TherapySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFacilitationDecision MakingSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceKitchen ManagementFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceCateringKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyLine Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationMenu PlanningHead Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingHotel ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSupervising ExperienceWriting SkillsNutritionCleaning
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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 54 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, culinary experience and chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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: agency chef, line chef and snr 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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