Head-Chefs for hire in Norwich

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    366

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Last pub standing
    Barchester Healthcare
    Brewdog
  • Time at current job

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

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Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Norwich: £35,126 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,356£38,132 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Manager

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipFinancial PlanningCommunication SkillsBusiness CoachingManagementResource Allocation Planning
  • Head Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingDriving LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceDrivingBilingualCookingMicrosoft OfficeOffice Experience
  • Demi Chef de Partie

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneChef ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyProfessional Kitchen Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningCost ManagementCost ControlBudgeting
  • Sous Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementMenu Planning
  • Commis Chef

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    Driving LicenceNumeracyMathsCookingFood PreparationVegetable Preparation
  • Chef de Partie

    Rackheath

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingFood HandlingLoad & UnloadChef ExperienceUnloading

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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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate 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, commis chef and chef de partie.

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 11 years of professional experience.

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