Head-Chefs for hire in Walsall
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Communication Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Greene King
Holiday inn
AnchorTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years37%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 304 profiles for Head-Chefs in Walsall
Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Walsall: £33,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,391 – £40,320 yearly
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Senior Chef
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingHospitalityDriving LicenceBusinessSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCost ManagementFood ProductionKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementCDP
Walsall
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceTeam ManagementManagement+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipFood SafetyFood PreparationCookingHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCateringOCRNVQHospitalityCustomer ServiceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood SafetyFood PreparationHead Chef
Aldridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Wolverhampton
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceInventory ControlHACCPFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Manual HandlingHACCPFood SafetyCOSHH ComplianceFire SafetyInventory ControlDeputy Chef Manager
Darlaston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceBilingualEnglish
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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, communication skills and leadership.
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: deputy chef manager, chef de partie and senior 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 Walsall, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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