Sous Chefs for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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 Los Angeles, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years34%3-5 years12%Current company
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Superba Food + Bread1212 Santa MonicaTime at current job
2-5 years47%More than 5 years25%1-2 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 13, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $76,036 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,881 – $94,964 yearly
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationInsurance Producer LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeLife & Health Insurance License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen Supervisor/Sous Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementKitchen ManagementSous Chef
Bell, California
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCDL+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingAmerican CuisinePresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLead Line Cook/sous Chef
Pasadena, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen 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 81 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 communication skills.
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: sous chef/kitchen manager, senior sous 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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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