Head Chefs for hire in Tralee, County Kerry

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    59

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Customer Service7%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training64%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    High school diploma or GED6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    The Ashe Hotel
    The rose hotel
    Bella bia
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years40%
    1-2 years30%
    Less than a year20%

Browse Indeed's database of 59 profiles for Head Chefs in Tralee

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tralee: €48,834 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €39,550 – €60,299 yearly

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  • Sales and Business Development Manager

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    B Driving LicenceHACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Electrical EngineeringCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer Service
  • General Manager

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsSalesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCash Handling
  • Chef de Partie

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    Hand HygieneManual Handling CertificateHACCP CertificationSafeguarding Adults Protocol and Guidance

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceCookingFood PreparationFood HygieneFood Safety
  • Freelance chef/private chef.

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Level 2 CertificateHACCP CertificationManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood Service Experience
  • Reception & Office Administration (Placement)

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementFront DeskCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient Communication
  • Chef

    Tralee

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipECDLManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipDrivingConstruction ExperienceMechanical Knowledge

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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 63 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: leadership, customer service and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: HACCP Certification, Manual Handling 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, reception & office administration (placement) and head chef/manager.

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 Tralee, County Kerry, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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