Sous Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree38%Bachelor's degree29%High school diploma or GED26%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years2%6-10 years28%Current company
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $67,837 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,230 – $84,858 yearly
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Chef & B
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementFast Casual ExperienceKitchen Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDental TerminologySous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingSOUS CHEF
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicensePALSMedical LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsEmployee TrainingStaff Training
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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 88 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
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 chef & b.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
Associate's degree 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 21 years of professional experience.
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