Head Chefs for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Marstons Plc
Barchester Healthcare
Fota Island Resort
Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 255 profiles for Head Chefs in Preston
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £40,383 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,496 – £53,475 yearly
*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 PlanningHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryDecision MakingKitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCellar Management+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipInternal AuditsFood SafetyCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointChef de Partie (CDP)
Preston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementHACCPFood SafetyHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie (cdp), sous chef and head chef/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 13 years of professional experience.
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