Sous Chefs for hire in Akron, OH
Find sous chefs who oversee kitchen operations, manage staff and ensure food quality while demonstrating skills in menu planning, food safety and culinary techniques. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Akron, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years26%Current company
AVI Foodsystems, Inc
Firestone Country Club1928 Public HouseTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
Browse Indeed's database of 866 profiles for Sous Chefs in Akron, OH
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $63,960 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,470 – $72,444 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalCDLFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified School NurseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningExecutive Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipFood HandlingChildcareDaycare ExperienceCulinary Experience
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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 86 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to sous chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous chefs include: executive sous chef, executive sous chef/kitchen manager and senior sous 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 Akron, OH, 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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