Executive Sous Chef Jobs

An Executive Sous Chef is the second-in-command in a professional kitchen, directly assisting the Executive Chef in various culinary tasks such as menu development, food preparation, kitchen staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality food production and presentation. They are also responsible for monitoring food safety and sanitation regulations, managing the kitchen budget, and overseeing inventory. Executive Sous Chefs also step in as the primary chef in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Key skills for an Executive Sous Chef include culinary expertise, leadership, creativity, problem-solving, and knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques. They should also possess excellent communication and time management skills. Familiarity with relevant software for inventory and order management is often required. Certifications vary by country, but typically, this position requires a degree in culinary arts or a related field and may require certifications in food safety and sanitation. Prior to becoming an Executive Sous Chef, an individual might hold positions such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie to gain necessary experience and skills.

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Corporate Hospitality Housing is on the lookout for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our awesome team in Midland, TX 79701....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Mebane, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Mebane, NC
  • 11 days ago

At 2 Twelve Kitchen + Bar, we are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our team in Mebane, NC....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Eurest Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF-PALO ALTO, CA Salary: $80,000/annually As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 hours ago

As an executive sous chef, you will have the opportunity to prepare delicious, healthy food for guests....

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Capital One Lounge, JFK

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $81,900.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the...

Executive Sous Chef-Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Job Summary As an Executive Sous Chef, Concessions, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals...

Executive Sous Chef Libertine Social - Mandalay Bay

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 23 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 23 hours ago

As Executive Sous Chef, you'll work alongside the Executive Chef to lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team....

Executive Sous Chef

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 23 hours ago

The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in providing our guests with best-in-class, off-the-chart, rockstar-level meals by leading the Kitchen Team and supervising all venue culinary activities...

Assistant Executive Chef

  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 23 hours ago

Overview Job Title: Assistant Executive Chef Starting Salary:$95,000 Status: Full Time Shift: Varies Other Compensation: This position is bonus eligible after completion of one full calendar year...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Bar Lumiere is opening in 3 weeks with the cuisine of multiple award winning michelin starred chef Steven Hubbell. Our program will feature 12...

Flour+Water Hospitality Group seeks EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Flour + Water Hospitality Group is searching for a warm, enthusiastic, team-oriented Executive Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen of our acclaimed Flour+Water restaurant in San Francisco.....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef to take our culinary experience to the next level!...

Executive Sous Chef 2

  • Grove City, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Grove City, PA
  • 1 day ago

The executive sous chef 2 oversees the preparation of meals for guests, maintains food inventory, adjusts food production to meet fresh ingredients availability, and oversees hourly team members on...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Elevate Your Culinary Career Join Us as Executive Sous Chef!...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef in an upscale hotel or high-volume restaurant....

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Salary for Executive Sous Chef Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Executive Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Executive Sous Chefs offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
39.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.2%
High School or GED
14.3%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
0.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executive Sous Chefs
None
40.9%
2-4 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
23.4%
1-2 years
6.2%
4-6 years
3.7%


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