Sous Chefs for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Associate's degree
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Maggiano's Little Italy
Hellofresh
Texas Roadhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $58,893 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,817 – $72,536 yearly
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Head Chef
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Project ManagerServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningSous Chef
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingKitchen Manager
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipManagementTime ManagementPublic SpeakingKitchen Lead/Assistant Sous Chef
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingSous Chef
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipGuest RelationsHospitality Industry ExperienceGuest ServicesTeam SupervisionTeam Leadership
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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 87 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 Certification, 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: kitchen manager, sous-chef and kitchen lead/assistant 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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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