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Most popular skills

Cooking 15%
Kitchen Experience 11%
Food Safety 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 51%
Vocational or technical training 22%
Bachelor's degree 19%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

AMICI MIEI
Baltic amber
Bangood food and catering

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 11%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 47%

Browse Indeed's database of 102 profiles for Sous Chefs in Leicester

Last updated: 11 Jul 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leicester: £34,595 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,302£40,844 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Senior Sous Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

Cash HandlingStaff TrainingNVQCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateQuality Control

Skills

Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood Hygiene Certificate

Chef de Partie

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

CookingMicrosoft ExcelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office

Skills

Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office

Sous Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

NVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation

Sous chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood Preparation

Line Chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

Certificate of Higher EducationLevel 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

Cost ControlCookingCulinary ExperienceQuality Assurance

Sous chef

Leicester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKnife SkillsEnglishMenu Planning

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The average time to fill a sous chef role is 49 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 food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?

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

What are some job titles related to sous chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous chefs include: chef de partie and senior 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 Leicester, 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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