Head-Chefs for hire in Leicester

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    398

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Communication Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED63%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    1573 Bar and Grill
    Aon
    Barbecue base
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year21%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years36%

Browse Indeed's database of 398 profiles for Head-Chefs in Leicester

Last updated: 20 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leicester: £36,308 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,099£45,303 yearly

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  • Line Chef

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneAccountingCateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitality+2 more

    Skills

    Food PreparationSalesProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningCooking
  • Chef

    Wigston Magna

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateMaster Planning LayoutLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food Service ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglishFood Safety
  • Chef de Partie

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneChef ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsTraining & DevelopmentMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Head Chef

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityKitchen Management
  • Commis chef

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCustomer ServicePastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateTable Service

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateCatering
  • Chef

    Leicester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceKitchen Experience

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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, commis chef and head pastry 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 Leicester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most head-chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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