Sous Chefs for hire in Romford

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    486

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    8%
    Leadership
    6%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Vocational or technical training
    30%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Compass Group
    • Marriott International
    • The Compass group
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Romford: £44,725 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £38,806 – £51,547 yearly
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  • Sous Chef

    Ilford

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagement
  • Sous Chef

    Dagenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipEnglishCookingManagementKnife Skills
  • Commis Chef

    Elm Park

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHotel Experience

    Skills

    Food IndustryCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Handling
  • Chef de Partie

    Dagenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Driving LicenceGood Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Guidelines

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingFood ProductionCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire Safety

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFirefightingFirst AidLeadership
  • Chef de Partie / head chef

    Ilford

    Licenses & certifications

    Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Hospital Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionFood 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 52 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, Driving Licence and Level 2 in 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: 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 12 years of professional experience.

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