Sous Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC
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 Charlotte, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years34%More than 10 years58%Current company
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Tap & VineThe Fish MarketTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years30%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $61,257 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,517 – $78,971 yearly
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Sous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef/Line Cook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Welding MachinesTIG WeldingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourBackflow Certification+18 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CBarbering LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineHead Chef/Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceJr. Sous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarbecueLeadershipHeavy Lifting
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
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 sous chef, sous chef/line cook 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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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