Sous Chefs for hire in Lexington, KY
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 Lexington, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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492
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Associate's degree
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
P F Chang's
University of Kentucky
Sodexo
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 492 profiles for Sous Chefs in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $56,937 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,587 – $72,708 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLine Cook/Grill
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHead Chef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss PreventionCertified Dietary ManagerLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationJourneyman HVACFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsChef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceFood Service ManagementDriver's LicenseCulinary Experience+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCookingFood SafetyPizza 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 85 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, line cook and head chef and kitchen manager.
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 Lexington, KY, 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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