Sous Chefs for hire in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years32%3-5 years22%Current company
A16 RockridgeACQUERELLOAracely CafeTime at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years23%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $78,860 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,417 – $95,065 yearly
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Sous Chef
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSous Chef
Daly City, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCatering ExperienceSous Chef
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef at the Oakland Zoo for SSA Group
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPOSPOS SystemsSous Chef
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime 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 81 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 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: sous chef/kitchen manager, sr sous chef and executive sous chef at the oakland zoo for SSA group.
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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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