Head Chefs for hire in Stoke-On-Trent

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    340

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Leadership6%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training37%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Holiday Inn
    Marstons Plc
    Orso Lounge
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years33%
    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years22%

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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Stoke-On-Trent: £36,008 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,866 – £38,286 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Relief Chef

    Newcastle-under-Lyme

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    ManagementFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationCookingCulinary Experience
  • Chef de Partie

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Preparation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Manager

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementPOS
  • Head of Kitchen Operations

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperiencePOSBaking
  • Head Chef

    Newcastle-under-Lyme

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQCookingFood Production

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam ManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
  • Chef

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringFood Service ManagementFood ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceCash HandlingCateringTraining & DevelopmentBar Management

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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, leadership and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, kitchen manager and chef de partie.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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