Sous-Chefs for hire in Derby
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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 MuseumBest Western Derby Mickleover HotelBinaryTime 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 moreSkills
LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBakingManagementsenior sous chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityLevel 3 in Professional CookeryFire Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementDerby head chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 moreSkills
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCulinary ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)HospitalityUK GDPRNutrition+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceQueue ManagementClosing ProceduresSous Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSports-Specific Training InstructionSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Cash HandlingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSalesCookingKitchen ExperienceSenior Sous Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
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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