Head Chefs for hire in Liverpool

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    1,012

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Leadership
    6%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Vocational or technical training
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Verve People
    • Honest Burgers
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    1-2 years
    22%
    More than 5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,012 profiles for Head Chefs in Liverpool

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Liverpool: £38,463 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,828 – £49,597 yearly
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  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Bebington

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQDriving Licence

    Skills

    CookingBakingKnife SkillsManagementTime ManagementLeadership
  • Head Chef

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationPresentation Skills
  • Head chef

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglish
  • Head chef

    Wirral

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood and Beverage Service+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementCookingCustomer ServiceBudget ManagementBudgeting
  • Launch head chef and manager

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsProblem ManagementTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCooking
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH CompliancePOSEPOS SystemsComputer LiteracyFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsHACCP+5 more

    Skills

    CookingKnife SkillsFood SafetyEnglishMeal PreparationFood Preparation

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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 47 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, Level 2 in Food Safety and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: junior sous chef and launch head chef and manager.

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 Liverpool, 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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