Head-Chefs for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training41%Master's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years19%Current company
Stanton LakesB and m care
Beautiful PubsTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years19%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £36,476 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,205 – £45,558 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipHead chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsManagementTeam ManagementEvent CoordinationSenior Sous Chef/New Openings Trainer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsDatabasesWriting SkillsFood SafetyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsHead Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityKitchen ManagementChef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CateringChef ExperienceCategory CE LicenceFood SafetyMilitarySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBaking
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, head chef and genaral manager the angler oakham and senior sous chef/new openings trainer.
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 24 years of professional experience.
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