Sous-Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
Compass Group
Mersea barnsAnglia Crown
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 113 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £32,966 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,348 – £39,738 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCookingKnife SkillsManagementTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementBakingSous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceInventory ControlChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCOSHH ComplianceCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood ProductionChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementServingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceWaste Management
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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 52 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 leadership.
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: chef and commi chef/sous chef.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.
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