Sous Chefs for hire in Lafayette, LA
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 Lafayette, LA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience11%Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
The BoardroomAcadian SuperetteAllons Mange'Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years16%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $37,765 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,043 – $49,107 yearly
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Chef
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementSkills
Supervising ExperiencePrivate School ExperiencePublic SpeakingCajun CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHead Chef
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementKnowledge ManagementLeadershipFood Service ExperienceCatering Supervisor
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DClass D SecurityCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingDelivery DrivingExecutive Chef
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass ECPATWIC CardSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLong Term Acute Care ExperienceAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPRWelding CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementChef de Partie
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceTime Management
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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: supervising experience, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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 chef, cafeteria manager and line cook.
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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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