Sous Chefs for hire in Chester

Find sous chefs who assist executive chefs, supervise kitchen staff, and manage food preparation while ensuring quality and sanitation standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chester to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    203

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience
    10%
    Cooking
    7%
    Food Safety
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    48%
    Vocational or technical training
    32%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mitchell and butler
    • The Ivy Collection
    • Stange & Co
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 203 profiles for Sous Chefs in Chester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chester: £33,336 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,666 – £43,296 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Sous Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKnife SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Head Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementCulinary Experience
  • Sous chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Preparation

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife Skills
  • Commis / Prep Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQ

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationPlating
  • Sous Chef

    Chester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    ManagementTeam ManagementMechanical EngineeringFood PreparationFood SafetyFood Handling

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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 50 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in 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: senior sous chef and assistant general manager.

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 Chester, 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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