Head-Chefs for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience7%Culinary Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years20%Current company
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Aura bar CheshireAura bar Cheshire-WilmslowTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years24%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £37,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,619 – £40,546 yearly
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Chef de Partie/Sous Chef
Westhoughton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer RetentionCustomer Loyalty BuildingFood HandlingLine Chef
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipChef ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCookingFood PreparationFood HygieneFood SafetyDirector / head chef
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementEnglishMenu PlanningHead Team Leader
Bryn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood Hygiene CertificatePRINCE2 MethodologyLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePRINCE2 Certification+1 moreSkills
Training & DevelopmentOperations ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSalesRetail SalesCatering Assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationCoachingCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving+5 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionCare ExperienceFirst AidCoaching
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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 culinary experience.
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 de partie/sous chef, chef de partie (cdp) and agency chef/relief chef / head 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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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