Head Chefs for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Organisational Skills6%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Holiday Inn leeds wakefield
Greene King
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year22%
Browse Indeed's database of 220 profiles for Head Chefs in Wakefield
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £33,325 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,298 – £42,229 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Pizza Chef
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationKnife SkillsAgency Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsBakingKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCustomer ServiceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingCulinary ExperiencePOSBakingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceHead chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Food ExpeditingCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlMicrosoft Office SuiteDriving LicenceMenu PlanningLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareRestaurant Experience
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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, organisational skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 3 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: head chef/kitchen manager, head grill chef and head pizza 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 Wakefield, 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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