Head Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Culinary Experience5%Chef Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
David Lloyd Clubs
Compass Group
Maria Mallaband
Time at current job
Less than a year80%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 721 profiles for Head Chefs in Leeds
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £37,435 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,999 – £50,051 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingCateringManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCDP Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsSenior head Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetyBakingCookingChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Heavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsData EntryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementPlatingHACCPFood SafetyInventory ControlStock Ordering
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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, culinary experience and chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate 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, sous chef and snr 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 19 years of professional experience.
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