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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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 INCMarriott International
River HouseTime 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 CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceBanquet ExperienceSous Chef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood SafetyCatering supervisor lead cook grill cook
Fairdale, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceHEAD CHEF
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceManagementSous Chef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSalesBanquet Chef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
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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