Sous-Chefs for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training35%High school diploma or GED30%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years28%Current company
Aspire Event CateringBill's Restaurants
Brasserie BlancTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years26%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £34,823 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,563 – £39,676 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Junior Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsSous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingCommis Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFood SafetyCare CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Premiere ProAdobe PremiereStockingJunior Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceHospitalityChef ExperienceFood PreparationSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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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 47 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 a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
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, senior sous chef/head chef and line 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous-chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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