Sous Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Cooking
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 34%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £34,193 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,546 – £42,443 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationStockingCookingSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationPlasteringSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMentoringSalesSenior Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingBanquet ExperienceCover Chef de Partie / Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceHospitalityHotel ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood ManagementCateringMenu EngineeringMenu PlanningLicensee, Self-Employed Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCellar ManagementPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCost ManagementHospitalityKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementInventory 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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
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, cover chef de partie / sous chef and licensee, self-employed manager.
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 Leeds, 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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