Head-Chefs for hire in Plymouth
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
Compass Group
Miller & Carter
Twenty Two 22Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 374 profiles for Head-Chefs in Plymouth
Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £33,245 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,067 yearly
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Head Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityDriving LicenceFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHospitalitySupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementChef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceSupervising ExperienceHead Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesNVQSIAFood SafetySkills
Kitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingMeal PreparationSenior Sous Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Charity and Third-Sector ExperienceFood SafetyCommis Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food ExpeditingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateBarista ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCommis Chef & Kitchen Assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationPastry ExperienceBasic Sauce Preparation AssistancePlatingFood HygieneFood Safety
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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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and 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, senior sous chef 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 Plymouth, 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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