Head Chefs for hire in Lincoln
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Leadership9%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
ESS COMPASS GROUP
Marstons Plc
Subway
Time at current job
2-5 years86%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 226 profiles for Head Chefs in Lincoln
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lincoln: £34,464 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,318 – £37,926 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
AGENCY CHEF
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsManagementDish CostingMenu PlanningCookingSous Chef
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementCommis Chef
Heighington
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceMeal PreparationChef de Partie
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Massage TherapyReflexology ServicesReiki ServicesSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingHead Chef/Restaurant Manager
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyEnglish
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: wok chef, head chef/restaurant manager and AGENCY 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 Lincoln, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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