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Most popular skills

Cooking 13%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Communication Skills 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Vocational or technical training 31%
Bachelor's degree 13%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Ksb recruitment
parkside cafe
The Hunters at Walton Park

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 53%

Browse Indeed's database of 149 profiles for Head Chefs in Preston

Last updated: 30 Jun 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £40,239 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,439£55,002 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Preston

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Cooking

Chef

Preston

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management

Assistant Chef / Bartender

Preston

Skills

Communication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood Preparation

Pastry Chef

Leyland

Skills

Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsStockingCommunication SkillsLeadership

head chef

Preston

Skills

Communication SkillsEnglishContruction PaintingCooking

Chef

Preston

Skills

CookingLeadershipKitchen Experience

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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, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

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, pastry chef and head chef (full time).

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 7 years of professional experience.

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