Head-Chefs for hire in Salford
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
6-10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
Albert schlossAsk Italian Restaurant
Berkeley Scott Agency
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salford: £34,410 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,258 – £43,439 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceManagementHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceManagementHEAD CHEF
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMenu PlanningManagementHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyComputer LiteracyHead Chef
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingManagementTeam ManagementFood SafetyArea support Head chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktaking
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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: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Hygiene.
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 and 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 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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