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Most popular skills

Cooking 16%
Kitchen Experience 13%
Knife Skills 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 44%
Vocational or technical training 42%
Bachelor's degree 8%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

Adecco Group UK & I
Agency
Bella Italia

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 11%
2-5 years 44%

Browse Indeed's database of 113 profiles for Head Chefs in Middlesbrough

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Middlesbrough: £42,350 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,677£58,464 yearly

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Development Chef

Middlesbrough

Licenses & certifications

NVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationBaking

Head Chef

Middlesbrough

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

GCSEBTECCookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen Experience

Head Chef

Middlesbrough

Licenses & certifications

CookingNutritionMenu PlanningFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood ProductionMeal Preparation

Chef de Partie

Middlesbrough

Licenses & certifications

NVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Preparation

Contact details

Middlesbrough

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

EnglishMathsLevel 2 in Professional CookeryHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Chef

Teesside

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Management

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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 knife skills.

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 NVQ.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, contact details and team leader.

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 Middlesbrough, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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