Sous Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year30%6-10 years10%Current company
Compass Group
wagamama
The Cosy Club
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 491 profiles for Sous Chefs in Romford
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £44,725 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £38,806 – £51,547 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous-Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkCoachingFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood and Beverage Support ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationPizza Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderChef ExperienceReach TruckCookingCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSKnife SkillsCommis Chef
Elm Park
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHotel ExperienceSkills
Food IndustryCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood HandlingSenior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationChef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
SecuritySIAPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningHACCPProduct RotationFood PreparationSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFirefightingFirst AidLeadership
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and HACCP.
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, commis chef 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 Romford, 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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