Sous Chefs for hire in Durham

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 Durham to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    89

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Cooking5%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    HC One
    Stonegate Pub Company
    Marriott International
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    2-5 years25%
    More than 5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 89 profiles for Sous Chefs in Durham

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £33,830 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,182 – £43,711 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Spennymoor

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCleaningCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • Breakfast Chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementFood PreparationCleaning
  • Chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityEnglish
  • Senior sous chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Fire SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ManagementCOSHH ComplianceEnglish
  • Line chef/sous chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Patient-Centred CareMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHome HealthManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & Development
  • Head Chef

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood Safety

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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: communication skills, cooking and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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/kitchen manager, breakfast chef and line chef/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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sous chefs have 12 years of professional experience.

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