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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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Communication Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree39%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years25%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $64,873 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,409 – $81,863 yearly
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Owner/Operator
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTS/SCIDriver's LicenseRNHACCP CertificationTop Secret ClearanceSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceSpecial OperationsStrategic PlanningSous Chef
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Gladstone, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingExecutive Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
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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 85 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Sous Chef?
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 chef, assistant executive chef and owner/operator.
What level of education is common for a Sous Chef?
Associate's degree 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 16 years of professional experience.
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