Head-Chefs for hire in Plymouth
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Communication Skills5%Chef Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training25%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Compass Group
elm community centre33 by the sea and 27 kingsbridgeTime at current job
More than 5 years63%Less than a year25%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 370 profiles for Head-Chefs in Plymouth
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £34,503 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £65,444 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Deputy Manager/ Head Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Personal LicenceSkills
CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood PreparationChef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Chef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesNVQSIAFood SafetySkills
Kitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingMeal PreparationKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementFirst AidSecond Chef
Saltash
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneRecord KeepingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Presentation SkillsCustomer ServiceCookingBakingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceManagementBudgeting
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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 chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, relief head chef and leading chef/training instructor.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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