Head-Chefs for hire in Telford
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Food Safety7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training45%Master's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Telford golf and spa hotelThe Brewery InnAB ProjectsTime at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years44%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 195 profiles for Head-Chefs in Telford
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Telford: £34,029 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,058 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
CookingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementSous Chef
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementChef manager
Telford
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationNVQFood SafetyChef de Partie
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Hotel ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceKitchen ManagementManagementFood ProductionCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Telford
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipFood ProductionProcurementCulinary ExperienceCateringCooking
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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 food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
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: painter and decorator, chef manager 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 Telford, 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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