Sous Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Time Management
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Marriott International
The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $68,319 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,431 – $84,204 yearly
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Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipManagementSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCost Accounting StandardsSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManaging Teams as a ChefKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceLead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineHeavy 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 86 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 Certification, 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: kitchen manager, executive sous chef and lead line cook/sous 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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