Head Chefs for hire in Worcester
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258
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
David Lloyd Clubs
Greene King
Busy Bees Nurseries
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 258 profiles for Head Chefs in Worcester
Last updated: 31 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Worcester: £37,179 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,964 – £49,429 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
NVQPersonal LicenceSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBakingPOSChef
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementNVQTeam LeadershipManagementFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceSkills
HospitalityCateringCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementChef
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingInventory ControlBakingManagementKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentChef de partie / Boarding house chef
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProject ManagementNegotiationCulinary ExperienceSous Chef (Acting Manager Cover)
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningHACCPCatering ManagementManagementHead Chef
Worcester
Licenses & certifications
SIAPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCost ManagementBudget ManagementManagementInventory ControlFood Service Team Management
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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 49 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, NVQ and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, head chef and kitchen manager 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 8 years of professional experience.
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