Sous Chef
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£41,000 – £43,000 a year
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Sous Chef Jobs
166 jobs across the UK
Part of our Retail jobs sector.
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.