Head-Chefs for hire in Nottingham
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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
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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 SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementBakingCulinary ExperienceChef
Beeston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagementChef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCookingHead Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer LiteracyPizza Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCoachingTeam Sports CoachingFood Hygiene CertificateSports CoachingFootball Coaching+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceAutoCADCookingBricklayingBricklayingSous Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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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