Head Chefs for hire in Manchester
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1,387
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Cooking
- 6%
- Management
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 47%
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Holiday Inn
lounges ltd
- Big Table Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,387 profiles for Head Chefs in Manchester
Last updated: 9 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £38,887 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,426 – £51,389 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetySous Chef/Head Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementQuality AssuranceDate Code Checking for Stock ReplenishmentQuality ControlHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ManagementHACCPArea support Head chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyInventory ControlStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingHead Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsServingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCommis chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceWarehouse ManagementInventory ControlLogisticsLeadershipFood Hygiene Certificate
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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 49 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: leadership, cooking and management.
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 Level 2 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: commis chef and sous chef/head chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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