What is the typical salary for a Head Chef in the UK?

Based on 84 current UK Head Chef vacancies, salaries typically range from £33,000 to £48,000 per year, with a median of £39,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Head Chef jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Head Chef staff are London, Swindon, HP21 8JN, Romsey, Woodbridge.

Head Chef Jobs

Q: How many Head Chef jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 302 live Head Chef vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 302 live Head Chef vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Head Chef salary in the UK

£33,000 – £48,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 84 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£39,000

Median pay

Per year

302

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Head Chef listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Head Chefs right now

Head Chef in London Head Chef in Swindon Head Chef in HP21 8JN Head Chef in Romsey Head Chef in Woodbridge

Chef De Partie

3D Personnel LTD

Letterkenny, Donegal Permanent

The Silver Tassie Hotel is seeking two experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy, high-quality kitchen team. The successful...

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Second Chef - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

NN15 7JZ Permanent £16/hourly

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Sous Chef

Hamilton Mayday

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Permanent £30000/annum Meals on duty and uniform provided

Interaction Recruitment (Trading as Verve People) is looking for a Sous Chef to join this Newcastle City Centre hotel. Can you...

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Junior Sous Chef

Pertemps Network Catering

Wood End Permanent £25000/annum

Junior Sous Chef – Privately Owned 27‑Bedroom Hotel (Solihull. Full-Time. We are recruiting an experienced and motivated...

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