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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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Sous Chef - Rusty Bucket Cincinnati

RUSTY BUCKET RESTAURANT AND TAVERN is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join our team! Who are We? A Fun, Fast, Friendly Neighborhood Tavern. What is Your Role?...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Collaborates on menu development by refining hot entrée selections, side dishes, and sauce pairings along with seasonal menus for banquet and a la carte cold food menus....

Skirball Cultural Center

Banquet Sous Chef

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Banquet Sous Chef....

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....

Chinese Sichuan Spicy Noodle Chef

Looking For A Specific Sichuan Noodle Chef, Well Versed In Spicy Noodles, Healthy Food And Ingredients, Understand Customers Taste And Trend For Adjustments. 3-5 Years Of Experience In Various...

HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT

Sous Chef

Join our team at Highlands Ranch Resort as a Sous Chef and be a part of creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests....

Next Door Beach Bistro

Sous Chef

Job Description: Prepare and cook delicious meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative and exciting menu items Ensure all food is prepared to the...

Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

Compass Group

Catering Sous Chef

As a Catering Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions....

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc

Banquet Sous Chef

Banquet Sous Chef Job Description Wage :DOE Shift : Full time (50 hours per week). Mon-Sat....

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...

The Field Club

Sous Chef

We Are Currently undergoing an executive search for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team....

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse

Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Skills and Compentencies for Sous Chef: Exceptional cooking skills and a creative mindset towards food. Outstanding leadership and management skills....

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....

Maggiano's Little Italy

Sous Chef

Requirements Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant....

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
21.4%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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