Sous-Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
University of Reading
1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park - Englefield Green 3 Rosette restaurantAll Bar One
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 212 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Reading
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £32,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,341 – £40,266 yearly
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Sous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySTCW ConventionsSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentBakingHACCPchef manager/head chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementSkills
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipFirst AidBudgetingEnglishSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCookingServingTable ServiceBar ServiceBartendingSous 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 Preparation
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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 45 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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, 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: commis chef, senior sous chef reading and chef de partie.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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