Sous Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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 Washington, DC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years18%6-10 years28%Current company
Balducci's Food Lover's Marketbartaco
Bastille Bar and BrasserieTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years22%2-5 years66%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,216 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,273 – $88,553 yearly
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Sous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsFrench CuisineSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineChef
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsBakingKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsSous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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 82 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, kitchen manager and 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 Washington, DC, 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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