Sous Chefs for hire in Rochester, NY
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 Rochester, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Leadership10%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Midvale Country Club58 and Holding Co58 Main BBQ and BrewTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 572 profiles for Sous Chefs in Rochester, NY
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $68,896 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,300 – $85,833 yearly
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Sous Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationClass DASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationIICRC CertificationPERC CardArmed Security License+24 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineKitchen Manager/Chef
Webster, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsChef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseServsafe+3 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipSous Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Irondequoit, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
OSHA Safety CertificationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServsafeCook/Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian 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 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, 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: chef, cook/chef and head chef/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 Rochester, NY, 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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