Sous Chefs for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree32%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years22%Current company
AhanAltim
Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than 1 year33%1-2 years30%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $67,661 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,987 – $89,789 yearly
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Assistant General Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHead Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLead Caterer / Supervisor
Verona, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFinancial ConceptsTime ManagementBarbecue
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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: leadership, supervising experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Servsafe Food Manager 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/kitchen manager, head cook 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 Madison, WI, 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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