Head Chefs for hire in Preston
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300
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Marstons Plc
Brunning & Price
Fota Island Resort
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 300 profiles for Head Chefs in Preston
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £39,975 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,429 – £52,516 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood IndustryCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceHead Chef/Sous Chef.
Walton le Dale
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood ProductionMenu PlanningChef de Partie
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryDecision MakingKitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceHigh School Development Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSKnife SkillsSenior Head Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NutritionHACCPSkills
Communication SkillsCookingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 49 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 head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and NVQ.
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 sous 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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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