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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2,632
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass group
Aramark
Erickson Senior Living
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 88%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,996 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,635 – $91,523 yearly
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Sous Chef
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceFood Service ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Fort Washington, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceKitchen Knives
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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 87 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: executive 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 15 years of professional experience.
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