Sous-Chefs for hire in Bedford

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    68

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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

    wagamama
    Artemis Venue Services
    Athena Painting Contractors
  • Time 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

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  • Sous Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceChildcareLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglish
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperiencePOSBaking
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Kempston

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicencePersonal LicenceCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyDrivingIT
  • Sous Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceLeadershipLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Shop Assistant/Racquet specialist

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCategory B Auto Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKnife SkillsCookingFood SafetyFood Production Cooking and FryingFrying
  • Kitchen Lead Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    PortugueseLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    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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