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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 12%
Food Safety 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 57%
Vocational or technical training 23%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Avery Healthcare
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 28%
1-2 years 36%
2-5 years 19%

Browse Indeed's database of 403 profiles for Head Chefs in Leeds

Last updated: 30 Jun 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leeds: £37,028 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,799£49,320 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Commis Chef

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationCare Certificate

Skills

Microsoft OfficeAdobe PremiereKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingOrganisational Skills

Chef de Partie

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

CookingCulinary Experience

Skills

CookingComputer SkillsEnglishDanish

Chef Assistant

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

Organisational SkillsUpsellingSalesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint

Senior Sous Chef

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

First Aid Certification

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipMenu PlanningHACCPFood SafetyCash Handling

Chef de Partie

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Cooking

Skills

CookingBakingKnife SkillsKitchen Experience

Chef de Partie

Leeds

Skills

Time ManagementCookingHospitalityKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCost 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 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 food safety.

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: chef de partie, chef assistant and chef de partie.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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