Sous Chefs for hire in Newark, NJ
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, NJ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years26%More than 10 years70%Current company
Topgolf
American dining creationAndaz Hotel by Hyatt
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $73,086 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,409 – $98,174 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCNA+10 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceEmployee OnboardingManagementLead Cook/Supervisor
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineSous Chef
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningInventory ControlInventory ManagementSous Chef
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 86 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, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety 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 sous chef and lead cook/supervisor.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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