Head-Chefs for hire in Liverpool

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    944

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Leadership8%
    Kitchen Experience7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED52%
    Vocational or technical training30%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    21st amendment
    Liverpool City Council UK
    Blue Anchor Inn
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years30%

Browse Indeed's database of 944 profiles for Head-Chefs in Liverpool

Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Liverpool: £37,296 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,613£46,973 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneChef ExperienceRecruitingTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDecision Making
  • Head chef

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFood HygieneLeanFood Hygiene CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ManagementFood HygieneFood Safety
  • Chef de Partie

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementCookingTime Management
  • Head Chef

    Bootle

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Leadership
  • CDP

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    NVQDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftFirst AidCar up to 3.5 Tonnes
  • chef de partee

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software

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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 51 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 a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: operations manager - non exec director, chef and chef de partie.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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