Sous Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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 Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Time Management10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Associate's degree29%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years28%3-5 years8%Current company
Lettuce Entertain You
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Alter Brewing + KitchenTime at current job
2-5 years58%1-2 years21%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $68,165 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,343 – $83,958 yearly
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Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
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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 81 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 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: kitchen manager, executive sous chef and head 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 25 years of professional experience.
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