Sous Chefs for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Rinaldis RestaurantAdam Autos and RecoveriesAJD SERCUITYTime at current job
Less than 1 year32%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £28,535 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,381 yearly
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Roaming chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipStaff TrainingCash HandlingTime ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlMenu PlanningLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft OfficeSkills
Microsoft OfficeLeadershipRestaurant ExperienceCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food SafetyTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsLine Chef
East Ardsley
Licenses & certifications
Contamination ControlFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementKnife SkillsLeadershipAgency Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen ExperienceSenior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceConstruction ExperienceSkills
Team ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer NetworkingCooking
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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 49 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 a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 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: head/sous chef, line chef and agency 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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