Sous Chefs for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Associate's degree32%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $72,605 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,433 – $95,096 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianPMPDriver's LicenseTIPSHACCP Certification+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEHSSous Chef
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Verona, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
West Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
PMPServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSchedule ManagementSous Chef/Line Cook
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarbecuePublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceChef de Cuisine/Sous Chef
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual 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 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, sous chef/line cook and chef de cuisine/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 Newark, NJ, 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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