Sous Chefs for hire in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree28%Associate's degree25%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years18%More than 10 years78%Current company
3C HospitalityBahia Resort, Evans HotelsBayside LandingTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years34%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $75,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,288 – $90,468 yearly
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Line Cook
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualsous chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
COHNGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsMexican CuisineBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingSous Chef Tournant (Roundsman)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
COHNGuard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementExecutive Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican 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 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
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: executive chef, performer and line cook.
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 40 years of professional experience.
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