Sous-Chefs for hire in Bedford

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    69

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Culinary Experience5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED62%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Olive Catering Services
    wagamama
    Archers Rest Cafe Bistro
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years25%
    More than 5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 69 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Bedford

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £32,478 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,699 – £41,046 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
  • Head Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    ButcheryKnife SkillsChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood Hygiene
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperiencePOSBaking
  • Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Maintenance

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyFood PreparationFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceDriving Licence
  • Sous Chef

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceCleaningCustomer Service
  • Chef manager

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer Service+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSafeguarding CertificationProcess ImprovementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementManagement

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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 46 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 culinary experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.

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, chef manager and senior sous chef.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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