Head Chefs for hire in Drogheda, County Louth

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    98

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation
    11%
    Leadership
    9%
    Time Management
    8%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    63%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    Master's degree
    3%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Aramark
    • Radisson blu plaza hotel oslo
    • Trinity Care Nursing Homes
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 98 profiles for Head Chefs in Drogheda

Last updated: 11 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Drogheda: €46,209 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €34,397 – €62,077 yearly
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  • Sous Chef

    Julianstown

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsFirst Aid CertificationMopsB Driving LicenceFood SafetyManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBakingRestaurant Experience
  • Chef

    Drogheda

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP Certification

    Skills

    CleaningCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationLeadership
  • Chef de Partie

    Drogheda

    Licenses & certifications

    Mobility AssistanceHACCP Level 2 CertificateManual Handling CertificateHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHotel ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Breakfast Chef

    Drogheda

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Level 2 CertificateManual Handling CertificateHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsManual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManual Handling ProtocolsHotel Experience
  • Commis Chef

    Drogheda

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceDrivingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationBaking
  • Chef

    Drogheda

    Licenses & certifications

    C Driving LicenceB Driving Licence

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLoad & UnloadCleaning ExperienceCleaning

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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 66 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: food preparation, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: HACCP Certification, Manual Handling Certificate and HACCP Level 2 Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, customer service representative and relief chef / freelancer.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Drogheda, County Louth, 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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