Sous Chefs for hire in Newark, DE

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 Newark, DE to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Supervising Experience8%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Associate's degree27%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Aramark
    Restaurant Associates
    1906 at Longwood gardens
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year5%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, DE: $67,326 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,097$98,333 yearly

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  • Sous Chef

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Head Chef

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Executive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCasual Dining Experience
  • Assistant Kitchen Manager

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCasual Dining Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipMediterranean CuisinePersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy Lifting

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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 82 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.

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, executive sous chef/banquet chef and assistant kitchen manager.

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 Newark, DE, 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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