Sous Chefs for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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 Grand Rapids, MI to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Leadership12%Time Management8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
creative dining services
RedWater Restaurant GroupAda HotelTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years28%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $55,325 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,212 – $64,832 yearly
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Garde Manger → Mid (Sauté/Saucier) → Expeditor / Plate-Set → Active Sous Chef Track
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSous Chef
Kentwood, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IICPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSous Chef
Grandville, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceMathematical AptitudeProfit and Loss AnalysisInventory ManagementHead Chef
Grandville, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFood Allergen AwarenessServsafeConflict De-EscalationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCatering ExperienceSous Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience
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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, time management 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: sous chef/kitchen manager, garde manger → mid (sauté/saucier) → expeditor / plate-set → active sous chef track and kitchen manager/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 Grand Rapids, MI, 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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