Head Chefs for hire in Rochdale
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Master's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
- The big table group
Zizzi Restaurants
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 247 profiles for Head Chefs in Rochdale
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochdale: £38,953 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,714 – £47,845 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Company Director & Head Chef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementCommis chef
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationHospitalityChef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationChef de Partie
Heywood
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementNegotiationCookingBakingChef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingKnife SkillsManagementButcher
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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 9 years of professional experience.
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