Head Chefs for hire in Sunderland
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243
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 10%
- Kitchen Experience
- 9%
- Chef Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Greene King
- Olive Garden
HC One
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 243 profiles for Head Chefs in Sunderland
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £35,091 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,075 – £47,226 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie/Brunch Chef
Houghton le Spring
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyChef/grill chef/ barista
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementChef CDP
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementEnglishKnife SkillsHead Chef
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingPastry ExperienceHotel Chef ExperienceChef ExperienceBaking and Confectionery ExperienceHotel Pastry Kitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CateringFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyManagementCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef de Partie
South Tyneside
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationClosing ProceduresOpening Procedures
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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 47 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 chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 in Professional Cookery and NVQ.
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, chef/grill chef/ barista and junior 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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