Sous-Chefs for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training30%Master's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Peara ltdRoseacre Pub Company
Balear catering, BLACK BEARDS BEACH BAR GRILTime at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 180 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Leicester
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £34,874 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,384 – £41,389 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipSous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsSous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsFood PreparationSous chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyCellar ManagementSkills
CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningHead Chef & General Manager
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceFood ManagementCookingMenu PlanningKitchen ManagementSous chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceEnglishMenu PlanningMeal 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 52 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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: head chef/sous chef and head chef & general 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 Leicester, 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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