Sous Chefs for hire in Louisville, 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 Louisville, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    691

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Communication Skills7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Associate's degree28%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    Less than a year10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    FOOD SERVICES INC
    Marriott International
    River House
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years60%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 691 profiles for Sous Chefs in Louisville, KY

Last updated: Oct 5, 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Louisville, KY: $57,130 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,861 – $71,168 yearly

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  • Chef Garde Manger

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceBanquet Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood Safety
  • Catering supervisor lead cook grill cook

    Fairdale, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service Experience
  • HEAD CHEF

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceManagement
  • Sous Chef

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSales
  • Banquet Chef

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementPOS

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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 83 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, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?

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: catering supervisor lead cook grill cook, HEAD CHEF and chef garde manger.

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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?

Most sous chefs have 18 years of professional experience.

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