Sous Chefs for hire in London
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2,100
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Management
- 5%
- Menu Planning
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 54%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass group
Greene King
Eataly
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 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 London: £41,217 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,823 – £51,759 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationManagementInterviewingTraining & DevelopmentSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPurchasingInventory ControlStock CoordinationDish CostingSENIOR SOUS CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFire SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCost ControlRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTraining & DevelopmentSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPizza ExperienceBakingMentoringEvent Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood ProductionManufacturingNumeracyMathsComputer Literacy
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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, management and menu planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and HACCP.
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, chef de partie, senior sous chef and event 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 London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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