Head-Chefs for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience9%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years11%Current company
Age UK
AperitifArc Hospitality Recruitment
Time at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years26%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 181 profiles for Head-Chefs in Sunderland
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £34,949 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,839 – £47,271 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
NVQComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsITLevel 3 in Professional CookeryWeb DesignSkills
Pastry ExperienceHotel Chef ExperienceChef ExperienceBaking and Confectionery ExperienceHotel Pastry Kitchen ExperienceHotel ExperienceChef
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingChef ExperienceKnife SkillsRelief/ events chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid ResponseFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementChef de partie
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Organisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsIngredient ChoppingKitchen Manager
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyGeneral Manager
Boldon Colliery
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication Skills
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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, kitchen experience and knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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/grill chef/ barista, chef de partie/brunch chef and kitchen manager.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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