Sous Chefs for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Associate's degree
- 24%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Maggiano's Little Italy
Sodexo
Orkin Pest Control
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $74,951 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,257 – $88,807 yearly
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Sous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSous Chef
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceSous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
COHNGuard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLicensed Pest Control Technician (Branch II)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Pest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CServsafe CertificationPesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Supervisor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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 86 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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: executive sous chef and assistant chef.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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