Head-Chefs for hire in Nottingham
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Communication Skills6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree14%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years14%Current company
BELFRY HOTEL
Bistro 66Blue Arrow
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years19%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 528 profiles for Head-Chefs in Nottingham
Last updated: 12 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nottingham: £36,576 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,888 – £51,678 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Food and beverage specialist
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceFood HandlingStaff TrainingMeal PreparationQuality ControlFood SafetySkills
Compliance ManagementFood SafetyManagementRestaurant ManagementFood Service ManagementRecommending Wine PairingsHead Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementHead Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Pre-Ride Vehicle ChecksPre-Start Equipment ChecksVehicle Maintenance ChecksWarehouse Equipment Pre-Use ChecksEquipment Pre-Use InspectionSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDecision MakingMathsWarehouse ExperienceLoad & UnloadVolunteer Head Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePost-Secondary Education ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef manager/Head chef,chef Supervisor
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceSous Chef
Nottingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceBakingCookingFood SafetyKnife SkillsRestaurant 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 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, communication skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Head Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and 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: volunteer head chef, line chef and sous chef/head 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 10 years of professional experience.
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