Head-Chefs for hire in Sheffield

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    476

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED45%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Arc Inspirations
    Blue Arrow
    (Marmadukes Café Deli LTD
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 476 profiles for Head-Chefs in Sheffield

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sheffield: £36,790 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,659 – £45,637 yearly

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  • Restaurant manager /head chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCooking
  • Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsQuality ControlCookingFood ProductionKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    BarberingHair StylingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCooking
  • Sous Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Food IndustryLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceCateringManagement
  • Commis Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Conflict ManagementChild SafeguardingFire Safety+7 more

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood Production
  • Sous Chef/Grill Chef

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFood PreparationCleaningCulinary ExperienceFood HygieneFood Safety

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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, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: restaurant manager /head chef, sous chef/grill chef and breakfast 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 Sheffield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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