Sous Chefs for hire in Edinburgh
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1,000
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 52%
- High school diploma or GED
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa
wagamama
Rosas thai
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £35,028 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,898 – £42,458 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingBanquet ExperienceManagementChef De partie
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Knife SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementLeadershipTeam LeadershipKitchen Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQSkills
Communication SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningSenior Sous Chef
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsRelief chef
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningFood SafetyKitchen ManagementArea Head Chef
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCost ManagementStaff Recruitment Procedures (Human Resources)Recruitment ExperienceManagementCost Control
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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: cooking, leadership and organisational 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: senior sous chef, kitchen manager and chef de partie.
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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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