Head Chefs for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Newcastle Upon Tyne to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    362

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience13%
    Cooking13%
    Knife Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training22%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Zizzi Restaurants
    Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment Ltd
    Arc Recruitment
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year25%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years28%

Browse Indeed's database of 362 profiles for Head Chefs in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £38,110 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,052£49,993 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Agency Chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFirst Aid CertificationCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBartendingRestaurant ExperienceServingLeadership
  • Kitchen Assistant/Chef

    Washington

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftDriving LicenceCLAiTCategory CE LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceITMicrosoft OfficeForklift
  • Sous Chef

    Blaydon

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFirst Aid CertificationCooking

    Skills

    CookingTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyLeadership
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office

    Skills

    Hotel ExperienceCateringLeadershipMaster's DegreeMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • Head Chef

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    NutritionCookingKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTill Operation
  • Head Chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCustomer ServiceRestaurant Experience

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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 51 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: kitchen experience, cooking 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 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: FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT, agency chef and private 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most head chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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