Head-Chefs for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree23%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
1860 Kirkham20 Stories
Albert schlossTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years16%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,375 profiles for Head-Chefs in Manchester
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £38,843 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,692 – £52,586 yearly
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Chef de partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsServingFood and Beverage ServiceFood and Beverage Support ExperienceSous Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationWoodworkingSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperiencePastry Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryOCRLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Time ManagementManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentBakingHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
BakingPastry ExperienceStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlCulinary Experiencechef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationAssistant Manager
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesPersonal LicenceSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTable Service Guest Greeting
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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: 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, Food Hygiene and Level 3 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: assistant manager, sous chef/head chef and head breakfast 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 11 years of professional experience.
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