Sous Chef
LJ Recruitment
£35,000 – £45,000 a year
ApplySous Chef - Luxury Spanish Restaurant. Maidenhead | Up to £35,000 + Tronc | £43-44k OTE | Head Chef Progression. LJ Recruitment..
Sous Chef Jobs
166 jobs across the UK
Sous Chef
Global Highland
£14.95 an hour
ApplyGlobal Highland are recruiting for a passionate and motivated Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of our client within a group of..
Chef de Partie, Sous Chef
Hamilton Mayday
£17 an hour
ApplyInteraction Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to support a range of catering sites within the..
Sous Chef
Search Consultancy Ltd
£36,000 – £38,000 a year
ApplySous Chef. Great work-life balance. Daytime hours. 1 in 3 weekends. £38,000. Isleworth. Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking..
Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
£42,000 – £43,000 a year
ApplySous Chef - Join Culinary Excellence in Kent. Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity within a..
Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
£50,000 a year
ApplySous Chef. Location: Channel Islands. Salary: £50,000 + Tips + Live-in Accommodation. Platinum Recruitment is working in..
Sous Chef
Search Consultancy Ltd
£38,000 – £40,000 a year
ApplySous Chef - £45k+ Package. St Andrews - Boutique Hotel. Sous Chef required. Assist in leading this rosette targeting,..
Sous Chef
Stafffinders
£31,850 – £40,000 a year
ApplyEdinburgh | Sous Chef | £31,850 to £40,000 per annum. The job: a popular restaurant based in the heart of Edinburgh, this role..
Sous Chef
Search Consultancy Ltd
£35,000 – £37,000 a year
ApplySous Chef - £55k+ Package. Glasgow city centre - Big company, multiple brands, new accolades. Sous Chef required. We are looking..
Junior or Senior Sous Chef
New College Direct employer
£35,681 – £43,984 a year
ApplyNew College are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Junior or Senior Sous Chef to complement our friendly catering team. This..
Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
£44,000 – £46,000 a year
ApplyRole: Sous Chef. Location: Dolgellau, North Wales. Employer: Boutique Country House Hotel. Salary: Up to £46,000 including..
Sous Chef
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
£38,000 a year
ApplyRole: Sous Chef. Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Employer: Independent Traditional Restaurant with Rooms. Salary:..
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What does a Sous Chef do?
Sous Chefs are second-in-command in a kitchen, running services and standing in for the Head Chef. UK roles typically expect 4+ years' brigade experience plus food safety qualifications. Hotels, fine dining, and corporate event venues offer the strongest pay; gastropubs and casual dining sit lower.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & WorkplaceHow much does a Sous Chef earn in the UK?
A Sous Chef in the UK typically earns £33,000 to £40,000 a year, with a median of £37,000, based on 72 vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026. The median is about £3,080 a month or £18.97 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. These are advertised salaries; the exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.
£33,000 – £40,000
Typical annual salary range
Based on 72 UK vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026 (25th–75th percentile)
£37,000
Median pay
Per year
166
Live vacancies
UK-wide right now
Salary range computed from UK Sous Chef listings sampled on 5 October 2026. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.
Top cities for Sous Chef jobs
Questions about Sous Chef jobs
How many Sous Chef jobs are there in the UK?
There are currently 166 live Sous Chef vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.
Where in the UK are Sous Chef jobs hiring most?
In the vacancies sampled on 5 October 2026, the places with the most Sous Chef jobs were Edinburgh, London, Oxford, Maidenhead, East Lothian.