Head Chefs for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience10%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years8%3-5 years6%Current company
BaxterStorey
Adam Autos and RecoveriesAmbiente Tapas
Time at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £32,981 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,818 – £42,131 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlMenu PlanningLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft OfficeSkills
Microsoft OfficeLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceRoaming chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipStaff TrainingCash HandlingTime ManagementHead chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood PreparationFood ExpeditingPizza ExperienceFoster carer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid CertificationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood PreparationSenior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceConstruction ExperienceSkills
Team ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer NetworkingCookingAgency Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen 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 52 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 a head chef?
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/sous chef, line chef and agency 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 22 years of professional experience.
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