Head-Chefs for hire in Stoke-On-Trent
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
85 Secret GardenAlton Towers Resort
Alton Towers Resort – CBeebies HotelTime at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Stoke-On-Trent: £35,522 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,335 – £37,853 yearly
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Relief Chef
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Chef ExperienceManagementFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationCookingKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryLeadershipNVQCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePizza ExperienceCookingFood SafetyHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceCost ControlFood SafetyFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceProject ManagementFood Preparationsecond chef / sous chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceHospitalityCookingHACCPHead chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCookingBar ServiceBartendingManagement
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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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, 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: chef de partie, sous chef and second chef / sous 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 Stoke-On-Trent, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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