Sous-Chefs for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Time Management6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
LIVIN'ItalyMitchells & Butlers
Qubana
Time at current job
Less than a year44%1-2 years22%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 97 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Wakefield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £29,368 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,422 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sub chef (white rose)
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceCulinary ExperienceSous Chef
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceChef Volunteer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingChef ExperienceFood SafetyFood HygieneFood Service ExperienceHead Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ManagementChef de Partie
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSupervising ExperienceWriting SkillsNutritionCleaningHead/Sous Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsCost ManagementCost Control
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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: leadership, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to sous-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous-chefs include: chef de partie, head/sous 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 13 years of professional experience.
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