Head Chefs for hire in Stockton-On-Tees

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Food Safety6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Alexandra’s catering
    Alfornos Restaurant
    Baker street Kitchen
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years37%

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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Stockton-On-Tees: £33,703 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,689£44,217 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingHACCPChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSalesRetail SalesMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Sous chef

    Middlesbrough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQCookingPastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateFood Preparation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyRota Coordination
  • Chef

    Yarm

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateITLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCash Handling
  • Head chef

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCookingComputer LiteracyOrganisational Skills
  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Stockton-On-Tees

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid Response

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen Management
  • Chef de Partie

    Middlesbrough

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQHospitalityHotel Experience

    Skills

    Indian CuisineKitchen ExperienceCookingCleaning

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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 food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Food Hygiene.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: sous chef, chef/owner 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 Stockton-On-Tees, 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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