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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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Associate's degree31%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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BBQ Chicken & BeerTime at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $72,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,749 – $86,015 yearly
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Executive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementShift Lead Supervisor/sous
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsFrench CuisineAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTrainingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
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, executive sous chef and shift lead supervisor/sous.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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