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Most popular skills

Cooking 14%
Kitchen Experience 14%
Food Preparation 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 62%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

(Hewitts) premier inns
A&D Sales
Albert's Restaurant & Bar

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 116 profiles for Head Chefs in Wigan

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £37,209 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,228£41,666 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Sous Chef

Wigan

Licenses & certifications

BTECNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingLeadership

Bar manager

Lowton

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood IndustryHospitality

Head chef

Ince-in-Makerfield

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningFood PreparationMeal Preparation

Assistant chef

Leigh

Licenses & certifications

CookingFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food ServiceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCooking

Head Chef

Wigan

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ManagementMenu Planning

Bus Driver

Wigan

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

BakingCookingKitchen ExperienceBartendingSupervising ExperienceCash Handling

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The average time to fill a head chef role is 50 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 food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: assistant chef and bar manager.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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