Sous Chefs for hire in Ipswich

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    193

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Leadership
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    54%
    Vocational or technical training
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • IHG Hotels & Resorts
    • David Lloyd Clubs
    • Lounges
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    Less than a year
    22%
    1-2 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 193 profiles for Sous Chefs in Ipswich

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ipswich: £31,695 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £80,430 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Junior Sous Chef

    Kesgrave

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsRestaurant Experience
  • Sous chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceKitchen ExperienceCash HandlingCookingStock OrderingPhysical Stocktaking+16 more

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
  • Head Chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceCookingPizza ExperienceTeachingCulinary ExperienceProfessional Kitchen Experience+1 more

    Skills

    ManagementCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBaking
  • Sous Chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipFood SafetyCookingSalesUpsellingManagement
  • Sous Chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen Management
  • Line chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood Preparation

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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, kitchen experience and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.

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 and junior 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 Ipswich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sous chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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