Sous Chefs for hire in Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years38%More than 10 years60%Current company
Upper Crust Food Service
Backstreets GrillProhibition ColumbiaTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $56,271 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,252 – $74,943 yearly
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Sous Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Safety CertificationFood HandlingCookingDriver's LicenseFood and Beverage Industry Expertise+10 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSous chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseHVAC CertificationAED+10 moreSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSous Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineTime 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 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
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, sous chef/kitchen manager and line cook.
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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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