Top skills for Sous Chef jobs
Based on 662 active Sous Chef postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Sous Chef postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Regulations38%
- Food Safety36%
- Hospitality35%
- Cooking33%
- Food Preparation31%
- Food Quality26%
- Scheduling23%
- Coaching22%
- Food Production17%
- Creativity16%
- Inclusion14%
- Culinary Arts14%
- Accountability14%
- Health and Safety14%
- Staffing14%
- Inventory Management13%
- Purchasing12%
- Cooking Techniques11%
- Banquets11%
- Expenses9%
- Shopping8%
- Training and Development8%
- Guest Service8%
- Fine Dining7%
- Mise En Place7%
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