Sous Chefs for hire in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree34%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years20%Current company
Cafe VivantTopgolf
Aimbridge Hospitality
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $77,355 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,363 – $94,438 yearly
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Sous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAssociate's DegreePMPAssociate's Degree in MathematicsDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceVegan CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingJourneyman Butcher
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationButcheryServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseMeat PreparationCPR+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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, supervising experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to sous chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous chefs include: journeyman butcher, sous chef/kitchen manager and executive sous chef/banquet chef.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
Associate's degree 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 17 years of professional experience.
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