Head-Chefs for hire in St Helens
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA
Amaana CareB&M RetailTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years15%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 224 profiles for Head-Chefs in St Helens
Last updated: 10 Sept 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
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Stock OrderingStock CoordinationStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktakingStock VerificationHead Chef
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
BakingChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCPRCare ExperienceHead Chef
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceNVQFood Hygiene CertificateBasic Life SupportFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
ManagementTeam ManagementCOSHH ComplianceChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceHospitalityWarehouse Operative
Widnes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationChef ExperienceCookingCulinary 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef/hospitality supervisor and kitchen manager / head 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 12 years of professional experience.
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