Sous-Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years10%Current company
University of Reading
Nirvana Spa
Agency/Private clientsTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 215 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £32,473 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,355 – £40,012 yearly
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Commis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef & Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTeam LeadershipSous 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 ExperienceManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPricingFood ManagementDish CostingMenu PlanningSenior Sous Chef/ Head Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFood PreparationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Motivation LeadershipRecruitment ExperienceRecruiting
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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: 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, Food Safety and Food Hygiene.
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?
Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.
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