Sous Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree33%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
3-5 years14%6-10 years22%More than 10 years64%Current company
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Asian fusion restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years14%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $71,392 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,303 – $83,142 yearly
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Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+2 moreSkills
Barista ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipThai CuisineCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceJr. Sous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePizza ExperienceSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceOperational Culinary Leader Chef & Food Allergens
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Trade SchoolCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCulinary ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceJr. Sous Chef.
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementProduct Management
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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 82 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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: jr sous chef, sous chef/kitchen manager and operational culinary leader chef & food allergens.
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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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