Head-Chefs for hire in Worcester

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Leadership6%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training41%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Browns at the Quay
    (Freelance) Absolute Taste 1
    A Rule of Tum, Burger Shop
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year38%
    More than 5 years13%

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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Worcester: £37,426 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,366£49,380 yearly

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  • Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ExperienceNVQNutritionPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBaking
  • Head Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHospitalitySupervising Experience
  • Head Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Catering ManagementCateringKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCookingCulinary Experience
  • Product development chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHFood HandlingLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceSalesSpanishFood SafetyCooking
  • Chef de partie / Boarding house chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQTeam LeadershipManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProject ManagementNegotiationCulinary Experience
  • Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCateringLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsNutritionMenu PlanningMeal PreparationFood Preparation

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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 kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to head-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: junior sous chef, product development chef and sous chef (acting manager cover).

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 Worcester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head-chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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