Head-Chefs for hire in Norwich

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    373

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED68%
    Bachelor's degree18%
    Vocational or technical training12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Last pub standing
    Marstons Plc
    Amaretto Delicatessen
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 373 profiles for Head-Chefs in Norwich

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Norwich: £35,196 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,463£38,160 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Manager

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipFinancial PlanningCommunication SkillsBusiness CoachingManagementResource Allocation Planning
  • Head Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingDriving LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceDrivingBilingualCookingMicrosoft OfficeOffice Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementMenu Planning
  • Sous Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    NEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceEnglish
  • Head Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipMarketingCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingPOS
  • Cleaning Specialist

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityInventory Control

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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: 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, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: sous chef, chef/nursery chef and full-time carer (family member).

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 Norwich, 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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