Head-Chefs for hire in York
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
The White Horse Pub
07 03 2012 Royal Hotel,Aldwark manor estateTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years31%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York: £38,316 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,412 – £46,737 yearly
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Executive Head Chef
Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneManagementFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyHealth and Safety ExperienceFire SafetySkills
Health and Safety ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyKnife SkillsSenior Sous Chef/ Head Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidCOSHH AssessmentsFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Food ProductionFood HandlingFood and Beverage Service ExperienceInventory ControlCulinary ExperienceFood ManagementHead Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen Staff Training and MentoringKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceFood Management+4 moreSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood HygieneHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationCompany Cover Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingFirst AidChef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef Experience
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: company cover chef, senior sous chef/ head chef and 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 York, 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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