Top skills for Executive Sous Chef jobs

Based on 78 active Executive Sous Chef postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Executive Sous Chef postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Food Quality53%
  • Hospitality50%
  • Regulations47%
  • Coaching36%
  • Food Safety35%
  • Scheduling33%
  • Profitability30%
  • Culinary Arts27%
  • Inventory Management26%
  • Banquets24%
  • Creativity23%
  • Hiring23%
  • Accountability21%
  • Cooking21%
  • Purchasing21%
  • Innovation20%
  • Ensure Compliance18%
  • Food Preparation18%
  • Training Programs18%
  • Expenses17%
  • Company Policies15%
  • Food Production15%
  • Budgeting14%
  • Guest Service14%
  • Inclusion14%

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