Sous Chefs for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree28%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Aramark
Compass Group
AlantisValley Foods, LLCTime at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $63,040 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,414 – $73,033 yearly
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Sous Chef
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Claymont, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Claymont, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSous Chef
Pennsville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Claymont, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsBehavioral HealthCrisis Intervention
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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 83 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, 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, executive sous chef/executive chef and 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 Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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