Head-Chefs for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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    603

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Knife Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    21 Hospitality Group
    Ask Italian
    Babucho
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years44%
    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years11%

Browse Indeed's database of 603 profiles for Head-Chefs in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £39,643 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,827 – £50,982 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Killingworth

    Licenses & certifications

    NutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingManagementKnife SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Private chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitality
  • Head Chef

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    HorticultureBTECNVQHospitalityFood Preparation

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQHospitality

    Skills

    Training & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceManagement
  • Head Chef

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood ProductionMenu Planning
  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingMenu PlanningKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceStock OrderingStock Replenishment

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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 53 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 head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: NVQ, Food Hygiene Certificate and Hospitality.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, private chef and sous 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 14 years of professional experience.

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