Sous Chefs for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Time Management11%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
BodegaFive Loaves CafeOak SteakhouseTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $59,270 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,638 – $76,975 yearly
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Sous Chef
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementSous Chef
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef / Operations Lead
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive chef
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSouthern Style CuisineCommunication SkillsSous Chef
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFood SafetyServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCooking
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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 83 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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
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, executive chef and sous chef / operations lead.
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 Charleston, SC, 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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