Head-Chefs for hire in Rotherham
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Lounges
(Marmadukes Café Deli LTDAvery Healthcare
Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 195 profiles for Head-Chefs in Rotherham
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rotherham: £36,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,420 – £44,363 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Frelance chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyHead Chef (Ascent Leisure)
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCleaningLoss PreventionKitchen ExperienceCatering/Kitchen Manager
Rotherham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteAccredited Kitchen Manager
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingHospitalityDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCall handler
Rotherham
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsWriting SkillsNumeracyMathsFood HandlingCommunication SkillsSteel Mill Operator / Warehouse Operator
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMachine OperationMaintenance
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: head chef (ascent leisure), accredited kitchen manager and steel mill operator / warehouse operator.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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