Sous Chefs for hire in Gainesville, FL

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 Gainesville, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    309

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    12%
    Organizational Skills
    9%
    Communication Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    55%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Associate's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Upper Crust Food Service
    • OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
    • Greek house chefs
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    44%
    Less than a year
    22%
    1-2 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 309 profiles for Sous Chefs in Gainesville, FL

Last updated: Nov 9, 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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  • Executive Chef

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef / Chef assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Traveling Chef

    Alachua, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Wok Chef/Shift Leader

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCosmetology LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFast Casual Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Grill Cook

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

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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 87 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 sous chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: executive sous chef, wok chef/shift leader and sous chef / chef assistant.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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