Sous Chefs for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    221

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED51%
    Vocational or technical training46%
    Master's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Marstons Plc
    Spire healthcare
    Lounges
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    1-2 years29%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 221 profiles for Sous Chefs in Southend-On-Sea

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £31,646 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,166 – £36,864 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Commis Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCookingManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Senior Chef de Partie

    Shoeburyness

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Chef ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Safety
  • Head chef

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingSalesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational Skills
  • Head Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperiencePOSBaking
  • Sous Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneBTECKitchen ExperienceConstruction ExperienceComputer SkillsEnglish+9 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKnife SkillsCookingFood Preparation
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementDelegation

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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 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: junior sous chef, senior sous chef 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 Southend-On-Sea, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?

Most sous chefs have 18 years of professional experience.

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