Head-Chefs for hire in St Helens
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience7%Culinary Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Whitbread PLC
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
Bean there bakeryTime at current job
2-5 years44%More than 5 years44%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St Helens: £35,404 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,292 – £41,378 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceHospitalityHead Chef
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateBasic Life SupportFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
ManagementTeam ManagementCOSHH ComplianceChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Widnes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsHead Chef
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
BakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementHEAD CHEF
Newton-le-Willows
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceFood SafetyCookingCulinary ExperienceNVQFood HygieneHead Chef
Whiston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer CommunicationTask PrioritisationManagement
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and culinary experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: head cake chef 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 St Helens, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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