Sous Chefs for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Bon Appetit at Google
Aimbridge Hospitality
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 929 profiles for Sous Chefs in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $76,921 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,342 – $93,411 yearly
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Research and Development Chef
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationKitchen Manager
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceRetail Store General Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipJust-In-TimeAnalysis SkillsManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager 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 84 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, organizational skills and time management.
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: sous chef/kitchen manager, kitchen manager and executive sous chef/banquet 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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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