Sous Chef Jobs

A Sous Chef, often considered as the right hand of the Executive Chef, plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations in the culinary industry. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing menus, assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Furthermore, they collaborate closely with the Executive Chef in creating innovative recipes, designing special dishes, and managing kitchen budgets. They also step in and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Important skills for a Sous Chef include strong culinary abilities, leadership skills, creativity, time management and excellent communication skills. They should be familiar with kitchen health and safety regulations and often require food handling certification. Typical roles a person might hold before advancing to a Sous Chef position include Line Cook, Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef. Formal culinary education, such as a degree from a culinary institute, along with several years of practical experience in the kitchen, are normally required to be considered for a Sous Chef position.

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Sous Chef should have the following qualities or background.... 3+ years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant Steady work history with longevity and growth Four-year degree...

Sushi Cook II

  • Marco Island, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Marco Island, FL
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Sign on Bonus Eligible, Pay: $20.09/Hour Job Number 25049942 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 South Collier...

Cook II

  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25049992 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida,...

Sous Chef

The goal of the Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations and both venues....

Cook II - Pastry Moderate Experience

  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 3 days ago

Additional Information Full-Time, Weekend and Holiday Availability, Marriott Benefits, Complimentary Meal and Parking Job Number 25049163 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The St....

Great American Restaurants

Sous Chef

Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors...

Bethel Horizons Foundation, Inc.

Sous - Chef

POSITION SUMMARY The Sous-Chef is second in command of the food services provided at Bethel Horizons....

Chef / Sous Chef

  • Southampton, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Southampton, NY
  • 4 days ago

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Chef / Sous Chef to join our dynamic hospitality culinary team....

Unit Name: Inter-American Development Bank Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef / Prep Chef

  • Shell, WY
  • 5 days ago
  • Shell, WY
  • 5 days ago

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot...

Smith County Memorial Hospital

Sous Chef

I am looking for a Rock Star Sous Chef to help me with my career capstone project! There is no ideal candidate for this job....

Bonfire

Sous Chef

Position Overview As the Sous Chef at Bon Fire, you’ll serve as the right hand to the Chef de Cuisine, helping to bring our unique concept to life....

Zion Mountain Ranch

Sous Chef

What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant....

Sous Chef - Great Shots

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago

Assists in designing new recipes, planning menus and selecting plate presentation....

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Salary for 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 Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by 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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