Head-Chefs for hire in Stockport
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
113/Roost1860 Kirkham20 Stories
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years19%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Stockport: £33,155 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,488 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Microsoft ExcelData EntryData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsDriving LicenceChef Manager
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCookingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAssistant Chef
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood PreparationSkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationMenu PlanningSous chef
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood ProductionFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ManagementHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementFood SafetyChef ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentChef De Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
ChildmindingChildcareSkills
Driving LicenceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeDancingProductivity SoftwareTeam Motivation Leadership
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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 52 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, Food Hygiene Certificate 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 de partie, assistant chef and head 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 Stockport, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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