Sous Chefs for hire in Wilmington, DE
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 Wilmington, DE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Aramark
Restaurant Associates
SAGE Dining Services
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,468 profiles for Sous Chefs in Wilmington, DE
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $63,549 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,482 – $74,124 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
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHead Chef
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSous 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 ExperienceAssistant Kitchen Manager
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceHospitality Industry 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 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sous chefs?
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: sous chef/kitchen manager, executive sous chef and assistant kitchen manager.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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