Sous Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years22%6-10 years18%Current company
Arirang restaurantAWOL
Baker collectiveTime at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years30%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 54 profiles for Sous Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 15 Jul 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £32,575 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,014 – £39,279 yearly
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Sous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Public HealthNorwegianHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
HACCPFood PreparationFood SafetyMenu PlanningLeadershipStockingSous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CateringFood SafetyCookingSupervising ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationDuty Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Team ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsRetail SalesSalesMerchandisingHead Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCertificate of Higher EducationFirst Aid CertificationGCSESkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingCost ControlFood SafetyFood PreparationRailway Trackman
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDrivingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceRoyal Mail Postman
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMicrosoft ExcelSalesAdobe Photoshop
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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: 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, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to sous chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous chefs include: royal mail postman and maintenance 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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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