Head Chefs for hire in Sheffield
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
- Turtle Bay
- The Devonshire Group
Ego Restaurants
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 611 profiles for Head Chefs in Sheffield
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sheffield: £36,689 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,458 – £45,694 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood and Beverage ServiceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
BarberingHair StylingCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsSous Chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
POSFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft OfficeLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipManagementInventory ControlFood Service Team ManagementTeam LeadershipCookingSous Chef/Grill Chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationTechnical AptitudeCleaningKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceRestaurant Chef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
First AidPest ControlFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationPlatingFood SafetyChef
Sheffield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSpanish
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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 49 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, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: restaurant 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 10 years of professional experience.
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