Head Chefs for hire in Nottingham

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    735

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    55%
    Vocational or technical training
    32%
    Master's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Greene King
    • Hilton Nottingham
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    14%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nottingham: £36,711 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,900 – £52,033 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary Experience
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceNVQHACCPMilitary

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyEnglish
  • Volunteer Head Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Meal PreparationFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Pizza Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCoachingTeam Sports CoachingFood Hygiene CertificateSports CoachingFootball Coaching+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceAutoCADCookingBricklayingBricklaying
  • Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceCookingHotel ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateExam Administration

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementFood Safety
  • Freelance Chef

    Nottingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementDish CostingMenu Planning

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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 49 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 Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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, volunteer head chef and head chef/manager.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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