Head-Chefs for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
ALMOST FAMOUS
Another Clean SweepASM Global
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years23%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 449 profiles for Head-Chefs in Oldham
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £35,591 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,584 – £38,876 yearly
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Chef de partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsServingFood and Beverage ServiceFood and Beverage Support ExperienceHGV Class 2 Driver
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneForkliftCategory C LicenceHIAB Crane OperationFront-Of-House Security DutiesRigid Lorry+8 moreSkills
SIACategory C LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic MathsCustomer ServiceCompany Director & Head Chef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef ExperienceHead Chef
Stalybridge
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMenu PlanningPlatingKnife SkillsCommis chef
Middleton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Customer ServiceWarehouse ManagementInventory ControlLogisticsAssistant Manager
Mossley
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPhone EtiquetteLeadershipTeam Motivation (Leadership Skill)IT
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: assistant manager, commis chef and stadium chef/bartender.
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 Oldham, 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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