Head Chefs for hire in Oldham

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    458

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED61%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Master's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Pizza Hut
    The big table group
    lounges ltd
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 458 profiles for Head Chefs in Oldham

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oldham: £38,397 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,082 – £40,862 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Company Director & Head Chef

    Rochdale

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen Management
  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingKnife SkillsManagement
  • Executive Head Chef

    Ashton-Under-Lyne

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceDish CostingMenu PlanningBanquet Experience
  • Chef

    Mossley

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateHosting ExperienceLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipFood IndustryCustomer ServiceITComputer Skills
  • Store manager and head chef

    Ashton-Under-Lyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePlatingCatering
  • Chef de Partie

    Oldham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyFood HandlingCleaningMaintenance

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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 53 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: chef, chef de partie and commis 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 Oldham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 12 years of professional experience.

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