Sous Chefs for hire in Gainesville, FL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Organizational Skills6%
    Supervising Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Associate's degree22%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years16%
    6-10 years16%
  • Current company

    Oak Hammock
    Afternoon restaurant
    Bella's Farm Supply LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years11%
    2-5 years62%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $65,037 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,089$78,200 yearly

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  • Sous Chef/Line Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationFundamentals of EngineeringDriver's LicenseServsafeCAD CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood Service Experience
  • Owner/Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAgricultural Environmental Control SystemsHVAC Control System Operation
  • Wok Chef/Shift Leader

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCosmetology License+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFast Casual Experience
  • Cook

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSArmed Security LicenseHACCP CertificationClass E+8 more

    Skills

    Fast Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct Management
  • CL

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Asbestos CertificationConfidential ClearanceLife & Health Insurance LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian CuisineThai CuisineFast Casual Experience
  • Executive Chef

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingPOS

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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 supervising experience.

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: owner/operator, executive sous chef and wok chef/shift leader.

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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?

Most sous chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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