Head-Chefs for hire in Galway, County Galway

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    228

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management12%
    Food Preparation12%
    Leadership10%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training50%
    Bachelor's degree27%
    High school diploma or GED13%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Abbey Restaurant,Claregalway
    Abbeyglen hotel
    Athlone Springs Hotel
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year40%
    1-2 years40%
    2-5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 228 profiles for Head-Chefs in Galway

Last updated: 26 Sep 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Galway: €59,450 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €46,062 – €76,729 yearly

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  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    Meat CuttingFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipTime Management
  • Head Chef

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    Food PreparationLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsDriving
  • Chef de Partie

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP CertificationManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipStockingFood PreparationTime ManagementEnglish
  • Executive Head Chef

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipFood PreparationCommunication SkillsStockingOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office
  • Chef De Partie

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationHACCP Level 2 CertificateManual Handling CertificateHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Menu PlanningInventory ControlLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEnglish
  • Prep Chef

    Galway

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceTypingSEOCustomer ServiceSecurityRestaurant 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 68 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: time management, food preparation and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: HACCP Certification, HACCP Level 2 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: chef de partie, commis chef and prep chef.

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 Galway, County Galway, 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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