Head Chefs for hire in St Helens

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    286

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    12%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Culinary Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    48%
    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Associate's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Greene King
    • Greeneking
    • Marston’s plc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 286 profiles for Head Chefs in St Helens

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St Helens: £35,824 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,560 – £41,993 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    St Helens

    Licenses & certifications

    CookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceHospitality
  • Head Chef

    St Helens

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTeam ManagementCOSHH ComplianceCookingCulinary ExperienceOrganisational Skills
  • Head Chef

    Warrington

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    BakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
  • HEAD CHEF

    Newton-le-Willows

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceChef ExperienceNVQCatering
  • Chef

    St Helens

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood ProductionCookingMeal Preparation
  • Commis Chef

    Prescot

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCPLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Service Experience

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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, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef and commis chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.

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