Head-Chefs for hire in Walsall
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Holiday inn
(Contract Catering)442 Bar & GrillTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 292 profiles for Head-Chefs in Walsall
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Walsall: £32,020 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,879 – £38,145 yearly
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Chef
Walsall
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceManagementHead Chef
Aldridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingHospitalityKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceHead Chef
Wolverhampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceKitchen ManagementFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSpanishManagementInventory ControlNursery chef
Willenhall
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingPOSChef ExperienceRELIEF HEAD CHEF
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperiencePrivate Residence ExperienceNVQHotel ExperienceFood SafetySkills
Analysis SkillsKitchen ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingLeadershipBudgetingPrivate Chef/Cooking class host
Birmingham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIA+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceQuality ControlDriving
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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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
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, nursery chef and private chef/cooking class host.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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