Sous-Chefs for hire in Derby

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    149

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Leadership6%
    Kitchen Experience5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED51%
    Vocational or technical training23%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Benugo – Science Museum
    Best Western Derby Mickleover Hotel
    Binary
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year38%
    More than 5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 149 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Derby

Last updated: 25 Sept 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £31,692 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,933 – £38,730 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCoachingFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBakingManagement
  • senior sous chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityLevel 3 in Professional CookeryFire Safety+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen Management
  • Derby head chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 more

    Skills

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryCulinary ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Commis Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)HospitalityUK GDPRNutrition+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceQueue ManagementClosing Procedures
  • Sous Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSports-Specific Training InstructionSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Cash HandlingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSalesCookingKitchen Experience
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipInventory ControlCost ControlFood Waste ReductionStock CoordinationCulinary Experience

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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, leadership and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous-chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene, First Aid and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to sous-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous-chefs include: head chef, derby head chef 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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?

Most sous-chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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