Sous-Chefs for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
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Athena Painting ContractorsTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years12%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 68 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Bedford
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £32,193 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £40,988 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceChildcareLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglishJunior Sous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperiencePOSBakingSenior Sous Chef
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementPersonal LicenceSkills
Driving LicencePersonal LicenceCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyDrivingITSous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateShop Assistant/Racquet specialist
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCategory B Auto LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsKnife SkillsCookingFood SafetyFood Production Cooking and FryingFryingKitchen Lead Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
PortugueseLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Portuguese
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What's the average time to fill a sous chef role?
The average time to fill a sous chef role is 47 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sous-chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sous chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and DBS Check Processing.
What are some job titles related to sous-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous-chefs include: junior sous chef, senior sous chef and shop assistant/racquet specialist.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sous chef in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous-chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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