Sous Chefs for hire in Akron, OH
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Leadership13%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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2-5 years40%1-2 years30%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $64,727 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,813 – $73,742 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLift TruckSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Kent, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen 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 84 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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 head chef/kitchen manager.
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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