Sous Chefs for hire in Aurora, IL
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 Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Associate's degree33%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years22%Current company
FactorPerry's Steakhouse and Grille
Ancho And Agave
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years29%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $60,494 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,422 – $72,579 yearly
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Private Chef
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementBanquet ExperienceCatering ExperienceSous Chef
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising 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 82 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 a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
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, sous chef / executive chef and private 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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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