Sous Chefs for hire in Ilford

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 Ilford to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    765

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Communication Skills6%
    Kitchen Experience5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training36%
    High school diploma or GED36%
    Master's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Aramark
    wagamama
    Harvey Nichols
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years38%
    More than 5 years38%
    Less than a year25%

Browse Indeed's database of 765 profiles for Sous Chefs in Ilford

Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £36,377 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,937 – £37,877 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sous Chef

    Greenwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Barista ExperienceHACCPBartendingBar Service

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen Management
  • Junior Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInventory Control
  • CHEF DE PARTIE

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen Experience
  • Junior Chef de Partie

    Barking

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBakingCost ControlKnife SkillsCulinary Experience
  • Chef de Partie / Relief Sous Chef

    Woodford Green

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQNutritionLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningCateringTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementISO 22000
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ExperienceFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipDish CostingMenu PlanningInventory ControlNegotiationHACCP

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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 51 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, communication skills and kitchen experience.

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: junior sous chef, chef de partie / relief sous chef 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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sous chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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