Head-Chefs for hire in Stockport
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training41%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Copper LoungeAlfredo's socialAsk Italian Restaurant
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 670 profiles for Head-Chefs in Stockport
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Stockport: £32,639 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £45,055 yearly
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Head Chef/Owner
Cheadle Hulme
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceEnglishHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsHeavy LiftingBasic MathsCookingCulinary ExperienceDrivingPizza Chef
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateFood ProductionPizza OvensCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsDish CostingMenu PlanningStaff TrainingChef Manager
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCost ControlKitchen ExperienceCookingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAgency chef
Stockport
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS SupervisoryManagementSupervising ExperienceSkills
Chef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen 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 54 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: agency chef, head chef and kitchen manager 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 Stockport, 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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