Sous Chefs for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 56%
- Associate's degree
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Applebee's
Metz Culinary Management
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $65,076 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,918 – $74,403 yearly
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBanquet Sous Chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationCulinary Arts Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRestaurant Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAssistant Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCatering ExperienceCookingDriver's LicenseManagement+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceManagementFood Service ExperienceRestaurant 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 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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: chef, restaurant manager and sous 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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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