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Most popular skills

Cooking 11%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Leadership 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Vocational or technical training 29%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 27%

Current company

Eastern Bloc
Alfredo's social
Arc Hospitality Recruitment

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 44%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 759 profiles for Head Chefs in Manchester

Last updated: 5 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £38,236 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,172£51,895 yearly

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Sous Chef

Manchester

Licenses & certifications

CSCSFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCSCS Green Card

Skills

Customer ServiceCSCSCSCS Green CardMicrosoft OfficeSalesCooking

Chef de Partie

Salford

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingPizza ExperienceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTeachingCustomer Service

Head Chef

Manchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKnife Skills

Head Chef

Manchester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSIA

Skills

Food SafetyCustomer ServiceFood HandlingSIACCTVSurveillance

Jnr Sous Chef

Manchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationStocking

Head Chef

Manchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceOperations ManagementCookingLeadershipMenu PlanningTurkish

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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, kitchen experience and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: sous chef, head chef/manager and guest services.

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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