Sous Chefs for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree24%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
3-5 years18%6-10 years30%More than 10 years52%Current company
Sodexo
creative dining services
Miller's Ale House
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years37%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $59,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,177 – $70,046 yearly
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Sous Chef
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementF Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationPesticide SprayingFood Safety CertificationHerbicidesPesticide ManagementDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementChef/Grill Cook
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceKitchen Manager
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPrivate School ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCash HandlingRetail Sales Transactions
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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, supervising experience 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: kitchen manager, executive sous chef and hibachi 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 Chattanooga, TN, 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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