Head Chefs for hire in Rochdale
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Most popular skills
Cooking14%Kitchen Experience13%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
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aura cafeteriaAustralasia restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 196 profiles for Head Chefs in Rochdale
Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochdale: £34,693 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,925 – £38,921 yearly
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Assistant Restaurant 1 year and 7 Manager/Manager,
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Mentor and Peer Support ExperienceYoung People Support ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMentoringSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSpanishManagementCommis Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
DrivingTime ManagementMilitaryOrganisational SkillsSkills
Cash HandlingSalesCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeManagementWarehouse ManagementCompany Director & Head Chef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyOrganisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ManagementChef de Partie
Heywood
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMusic ProductionBar ServiceBartendingFood SafetyChef de Partie
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyFood HandlingMaintenanceFood PreparationSenior Chef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementLevel 2 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementButcheryCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
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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 54 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 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 de partie, butcher 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 Rochdale, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have -218 years of professional experience.
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