Head-Chefs for hire in Telford
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Food Preparation8%Education level
Vocational or technical training54%High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Archbridge ManorAvara Foods
Bite-Bite CakeTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years32%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 211 profiles for Head-Chefs in Telford
Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Telford: £34,494 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £47,777 yearly
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Head Chef
Telford
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
NVQOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHorticultureBakingChef
Telford
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
CookingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementLine Leader
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneForkliftPallet Truck OperationCar up to 3.5 TonnesMobile Elevating Work PlatformsLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+9 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementOperations ManagementCHEF/CATERING ASSISTANT
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHuman ResourcesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationComputer LiteracyHACCP+3 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCookingFood PreparationManagementTeam LeadershipHead Chef
Shifnal
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningMeal PreparationFood PreparationChef / head chef/ kitchen supervisor
Telford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCost ControlBakingKitchen ExperienceCooking
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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 54 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 preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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 / head chef/ kitchen supervisor, line leader and automechanical breakdown controller.
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 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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