Head Chefs for hire in Leeds

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 Leeds to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    393

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience13%
    Cooking11%
    Food Preparation5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED63%
    Vocational or technical training17%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Avery Healthcare
    Beck & Call
    Bridge End Social
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year18%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years34%

Browse Indeed's database of 393 profiles for Head Chefs in Leeds

Last updated: 21 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leeds: £37,015 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,692£49,476 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingNVQDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAccounts PayableCommunication Skills
  • Commis Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CateringBartendingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordLogisticsKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef/Sous Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    EnglishCookingFood HandlingFilingKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management
  • Sous Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsTime ManagementCost Control
  • Sous Chef - Leeds

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Commis Chef

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCare Certificate

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeAdobe PremiereKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingOrganisational Skills

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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 51 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Cooking.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: commis chef, junior sous chef and head chef/sous 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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