Head Chefs for hire in Salford

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    1,299

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Cooking
    6%
    Organisational Skills
    6%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    41%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Holiday Inn
    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • The Bank of New York

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    14%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,299 profiles for Head Chefs in Salford

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salford: £35,381 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,414 – £44,056 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementFood Safety

  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience

  • Head Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ManagementHACCP

  • Head Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Safety

  • Chef/Supervisor

    Stretford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash Transactions

  • Head Chef

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsServingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

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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: leadership, cooking and organisational skills.

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/supervisor, chef and chef de partie.

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 Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 6 years of professional experience.

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