Sous Chefs for hire in Knoxville, TN
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 Knoxville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years39%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $59,851 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,966 – $71,691 yearly
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Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFloating Executive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRDriver's LicenseTIPSAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipSpanishSous Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementFrench CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceSou Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationNRPSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsBarbecueUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 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 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: floating executive chef, sou chef and executive sous 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Sous Chef?
Most sous chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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