Sous-Chefs for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Management5%Menu Planning4%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%High school diploma or GED24%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
1 Hotel MayfairAmelia restaurantAmerican Express Lounge (Sodexo)Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £41,119 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,761 – £51,608 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneA LevelLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen Team ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryCookingRestaurant ExperienceHospitalitySENIOR SOUS CHEF
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCost ManagementCost ControlSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
CookingPastry ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentSkills
LeadershipCatering ManagementKitchen Staff Training and MentoringManagementFood Service Team ManagementCulinary ExperienceSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPizza ExperiencePizza OvensBakingAgency Chef (Head Chef & Sous Chef Cover)
London
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFrenchSkills
LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceHospitalityCatering
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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 46 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, Food Hygiene and Level 3 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: agency chef (head chef & sous chef cover) and senior chef de partie/junior sous 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 13 years of professional experience.
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