Sous Chefs for hire in Reading
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362
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Elior Catering
Wagamama
Genting Casinos UK Ltd
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 362 profiles for Sous Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £32,390 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,270 – £39,935 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef & Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceBreakfast chef/Sous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsFood PreparationSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem ManagementCookingPizza ExperienceManagementChef Supervisor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingMathsFood ProductionEnglishSkills
Food PreparationLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOperations ManagementCateringSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 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 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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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 & manager 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 10 years of professional experience.
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