Sous Chefs for hire in East London

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 East London to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    2,217

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
    Communication Skills
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    52%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Compass group
    • Greene King
    • Eataly
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,217 profiles for Sous Chefs in East London

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in East London: £37,680 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,620 – £49,608 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitality
  • Head Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManagementInterviewingTraining & Development

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPurchasingInventory ControlStock CoordinationDish Costing
  • Agency Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCooking
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    JapaneseRestaurant ExperienceEnglishFood Service Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipCost ManagementOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementFood Service Team Management
  • chef de partie, senior sous chef

    Stamford Hill

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingDriving LicenceManagementCategory A1 LicenceEnglish

    Skills

    CookingBakingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFirst Aid Administration
  • Senior Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingFood ProductionKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu Planning

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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: leadership, organisational skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification 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: head chef, senior sous chef and chef de partie, senior 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 East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sous chefs have 17 years of professional experience.

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