Head Chefs for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Sodexo
Market street
Time at current job
1-2 years30%More than 5 years30%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 240 profiles for Head Chefs in Wigan
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £34,255 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,221 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationPOSFood SafetySous Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneBTECNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHead Chef/Manager
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementLine Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceNegotiationFood Hygiene CertificateMaths+3 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceSous Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Pub and Bar ExperienceStock ReplenishmentCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionStockingBeverage Handling+15 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Standish
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceManagementMenu PlanningKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
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: sous chef, head chef/manager and line 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 11 years of professional experience.
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