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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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Restaurant Associates
Compass Group
Aramark
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $64,553 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,278 – $88,140 yearly
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Sous Chef
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsHead Chef
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsLeadershipHead Chef
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSous Chef
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCulinary Arts CertificateSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChef
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFundamental Payroll CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationInfection ControlCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFrench CuisineExecutive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining Experience
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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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: head chef, 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 16 years of professional experience.
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