Head Chefs for hire in Newport
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Cooking
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
mitchel and butlers
Marstons Plc
Estero lounge
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- Less than a year
- 14%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 247 profiles for Head Chefs in Newport
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newport: £33,567 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,379 – £42,713 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Newport
Licenses & certifications
NVQEnglishSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHead Chef
Newport
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentMenu PlanningCost ControlFood SafetyInventory ControlChef
Newport
Licenses & certifications
Foundation DegreeNVQHospitalityHotel ExperienceBusinessBusiness ManagementSkills
CookingFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood PreparationBakingKitchen ExperienceHEAD CHEF
Newport
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationConflict Management+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentHead Of Culinary
Llanwern
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningCateringBanquet ExperienceTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementExecutive Chef / Director
Llanwern
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceTeaching Experience at AcademiesFire SafetySkills
LeadershipCost ManagementCost ControlMenu PlanningTeam ManagementKitchen Team Management
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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, executive chef / director and head of culinary.
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 Newport, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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