Head-Chefs for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training34%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
6-10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Albert's WorsleyArc Inspirations
BaxterStorey
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,383 profiles for Head-Chefs in Manchester
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £39,032 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,205 – £52,166 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceManagementHEAD CHEF
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMenu PlanningManagementSenior Sous Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHazmatInformation SecurityUK GDPR+13 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceArts and Design ExperienceKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceChef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingChef Manager
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCookingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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 54 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, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: senior sous chef, commis chef and 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 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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