Head Chefs for hire in Stoke-On-Trent
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience9%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
85 Secret Garden85 secret gardensAlton Towers Resort – CBeebies HotelTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Stoke-On-Trent: £35,426 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,521 – £37,440 yearly
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Chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
BilingualComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFrenchSkills
Presentation SkillsFrenchNutritionMicrosoft WordFood HandlingMicrosoft ExcelHead Chef
Stone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceCookingCommis Chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCommis Chef
Newcastle
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDrivingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsKnife SkillsButcheryFood SafetyHead Chef
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishBaker
Stoke-on-Trent
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementFood PreparationPastry 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 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, Driving Licence 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: commis chef, chef and baker.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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