Sous-Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park - Englefield Green 3 Rosette restaurant7Bone Burger Co
Barons Pub CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years35%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 200 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £32,728 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,597 – £40,271 yearly
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chef manager/head chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementSkills
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipFirst AidBudgetingEnglishSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySTCW ConventionsSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentBakingHACCPSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneMusic Performance ExpertiseFood Hygiene CertificateInstrumental PerformanceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem ManagementCookingPizza ExperienceManagementSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsITSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementEnglishNepaliHindiCommis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft Excel
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Sous Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and 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: senior sous chef, line chef and commis 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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Sous Chef?
Most sous-chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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