Sous-Chefs for hire in Sunderland

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    75

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking12%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Knife Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Vocational or technical training33%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Greene King
    The botanist Sunderland
    Aperitif
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: 30 Aug 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £33,377 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,197£39,507 yearly

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  • Chef

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingChef ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Relief/ events chef

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid ResponseFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
  • Grill Chef (June-August), Junior Sous Chef (August-November) Sous Chef (November-present)

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsInventory ControlStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktaking
  • HEAD CHEF

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOperations ManagementMenu PlanningFood HygieneHACCPFood Safety
  • Sous Chef

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceFood Production
  • Sous Chef

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionDecision MakingOrganisational Skills

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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 47 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 knife skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?

Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to sous-chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous-chefs include: chef and relief/ events 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 Sunderland, 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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