Head-Chefs for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience10%Knife Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training38%Master's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Alexander |Care Home(London)_ Head Chef (Leavel 2 Food Safety & Hygiene), HACCP TrainingBella ItaliaBella Italia WigstonTime at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £36,098 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,755 – £45,314 yearly
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Head Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipChef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CateringChef ExperienceCategory CE LicenceFood SafetyMilitarySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBakingSous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsCommis chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceServingNVQHospitalityCustomer ServiceButchery+5 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateCateringHead Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityKitchen ManagementFreelance Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
BTECCarpentryComputer SkillsWoodworkingPlumbingEnglish+8 moreSkills
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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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: head chef & entertainment manager, commis chef and head chef/sous 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 21 years of professional experience.
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