Head Chefs for hire in Leeds
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 7%
- Culinary Experience
- 5%
- Chef Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
David Lloyd Clubs
Compass Group
Taskmaster
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 894 profiles for Head Chefs in Leeds
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £37,574 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,486 – £51,364 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCPRFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingCost ControlInventory ControlHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Horsforth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSKnife SkillsSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementNVQSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceMenu PlanningHotel and Accommodations ExperienceChef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food HandlingFood Temperature ChecksCulinary ExperienceStock ChecksCookingMeal PreparationSenior head Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetyBakingCookingGrill chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationFood Safety
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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, 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: kitchen manager, snr chef and 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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