Sous Chefs for hire in Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience11%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years18%More than 10 years80%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years21%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $61,274 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,126 – $78,014 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPrivate Chef/Caterer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningTraining & DevelopmentStaff DevelopmentOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningPolicy DevelopmentExecutive Sous Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFire Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationPMPOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseTIPS+8 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineData ClassificationHost/Hostess ExperienceSous Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager 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 86 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, supervising experience and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
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: executive sous chef, executive chef and private chef/caterer.
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 Houston, TX, 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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