Sous Chefs for hire in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,282
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
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The Cheesecake Factory
Holiday Inn
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $64,923 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,277 – $79,114 yearly
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Kitchen Supervisor
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Clackamas, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFedex Ship ManagerSous Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingLead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Tigard, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadership
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe 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 chef, lead line cook/sous chef and kitchen 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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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