Head-Chefs for hire in Nottingham

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    533

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training28%
    Master's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Age With Joy Care Home
    Angel Microbrewery
    Arc Inspirations
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year33%
    More than 5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 533 profiles for Head-Chefs in Nottingham

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nottingham: £36,754 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,902 – £52,154 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary Experience
  • Chef

    Beeston

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagement
  • Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCooking
  • Head Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid Certification+6 more

    Skills

    ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer Literacy
  • Pizza Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCoachingTeam Sports CoachingFood Hygiene CertificateSports CoachingFootball Coaching+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceAutoCADCookingBricklayingBricklaying
  • Sous Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Inventory ControlKitchen ExperienceBanquet ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetySupervising 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 54 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 management.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

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

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, head chef and breakfast 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 Nottingham, 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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