Head Chefs for hire in Rotherham
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mercure Hotel
Marstons
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 235 profiles for Head Chefs in Rotherham
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rotherham: £35,936 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,872 – £44,729 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie/Grill Chef, line cook
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Basic MathsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingCatering/Kitchen Manager
Rotherham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteAccredited Kitchen Manager
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSteel Mill Operator / Warehouse Operator
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMachine OperationMaintenanceKitchen Manager
Swinton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingDementia CareBlog ArticlesHealth and Safety Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetySous Chef
Rotherham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlFood SafetyCost Control
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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 head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Level 3 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: accredited kitchen manager, steel mill operator / warehouse operator and chef de partie/grill chef, line cook.
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 Rotherham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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