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
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree33%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years24%Current company
Aramark
Compass Group
A Kitchen+BarTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years16%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,069 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,611 – $87,671 yearly
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Culinary Consultant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineTime ManagementChef
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMexican CuisineChef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary 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 89 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 supervising experience.
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 sous chef, chef and pastry-sous-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 12 years of professional experience.
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