Sous Chefs for hire in Buffalo, NY
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 Buffalo, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Seneca Gaming CorporationApplebee's
The Humbert HouseTime at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $63,799 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,868 – $72,854 yearly
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Sous Chef
Orchard Park, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Adobe PhotoshopFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceAmerican CuisineBanquet Sous Chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCulinary Arts Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceChef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSous Chef
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceRestaurant Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai Cuisine
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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, organizational skills and time management.
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 chef/kitchen manager, contract kitchen production manager - richmond dining hall and restaurant 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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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