Head Chefs for hire in Swansea
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
Greene King
Marstons Plc
Sky TV
Time at current job
Less than a year67%1-2 years17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 268 profiles for Head Chefs in Swansea
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swansea: £36,334 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,956 – £50,862 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationMenu PlanningHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingHospitalityFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementTeam LeadershipHead Chef
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementFood PreparationMenu PlanningCOMMI CHEF
Swansea
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitalitySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPizza ExperienceBakingProject PlanningProject Implementation
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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 leadership.
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: kitchen manager / head of kitchen, chef de partie (cdp) and HEAD CHEF (6.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Swansea, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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