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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 13%
Food Preparation 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 62%
Bachelor's degree 24%
Vocational or technical training 12%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

GROVE FARM
Steps Together Rehab
AMICI MIEI

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 25%

Browse Indeed's database of 224 profiles for Head Chefs in Leicester

Last updated: 7 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leicester: £36,096 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,901£45,082 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Digital Technical Architect Senior

Enderby

Licenses & certifications

ITIL CertificationDatabase AdministrationPMPMCTSDB2CIA

Skills

Product ManagementAIRequirements GatheringAnalysis SkillsBusiness AnalysisSystem Design

Chef de Partie

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

CookingMicrosoft ExcelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office

Skills

Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office

Sous Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

NVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation

Line Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

SalesKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceEnglish

Sous chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood Preparation

Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood ProductionEnglish

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: line chef, chef de partie (cdp) and digital technical architect senior.

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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