Head Chefs for hire in Sheffield

Find head chefs who create menus, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality, all while mastering culinary techniques and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Sheffield to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    296

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking14%
    Kitchen Experience14%
    Knife Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Bachelor's degree23%
    Vocational or technical training15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Mowgli Street Food
    True north
    Best boy bagels
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year22%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years56%

Browse Indeed's database of 296 profiles for Head Chefs in Sheffield

Last updated: 20 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sheffield: £34,906 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,834£43,775 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    BarberingHair StylingCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Safety
  • Sous Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingPastry ExperienceRetail SalesSalesRetail ManagementKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationBusinessMarketing

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointServingOrganisational Skills
  • Chef de Partie/Grill chef / pasta Chef / pizza Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMenu PlanningFood SafetyKitchen ManagementCost Control
  • Area Lead Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood ServiceFood ExpeditingFood PreparationCookingKnife Skills
  • Chef de Partie

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    CookingNumeracyQuality ControlKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceTeam Management

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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 52 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: sous chef, sous chef + head chef (promoted) 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 Sheffield, 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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