Sous Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN
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 Nashville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years26%3-5 years10%Current company
Sodexo
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Time at current job
2-5 years42%1-2 years22%Less than a year19%
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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $65,361 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,781 – $80,939 yearly
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Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeKitchen Health and Safety Standards+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive sous chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCookingFine Dining ExperienceFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsInventory ManagementInventory ControlEmployee RelationsEmployee Relations ManagementCookingExecutive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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, communication skills and organizational 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: executive sous chef, executive sous chef/banquet 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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