Sous-Chefs for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Knife Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training30%Master's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Peara ltdThe Queen of BradgateBalear catering, BLACK BEARDS BEACH BAR GRILTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £34,972 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,393 – £41,611 yearly
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Sous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLeanFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsArea Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsSous chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyCellar ManagementSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKnife SkillsEnglishChef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityKitchen ManagementJunior Sous Chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceDish CostingMenu Planning
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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 knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous-chefs?
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, head chef/sous chef and senior sous chef/new openings trainer.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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