Sous Chefs for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Aramark
Riderwood Village
Compass Group
Time at current job
2-5 years89%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $68,161 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,767 – $76,454 yearly
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Sous Chef
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePesticide Applicator's License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineKitchen HygieneSous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+3 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracySous Chef
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningSous Chef
Windsor Mill, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementKitchen Management
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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 84 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
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: sous chef/lead cook, sous chef/kitchen manager and executive 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 Columbia, MD, 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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