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 is seeking a SOUS CHEF (Sushi experience preferred, but not necessary) to join our new opening team in NAPLES, FLORIDA!...

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Sous Chef

Summary: It is the responsibility of a Sous Chef to ensure that the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, and properly flavored food....

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....

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....

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...

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Sous Chef may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers....

What You Bring 5+ years progressive pastry experience, including 2+ years in a sous-chef or supervisory role....

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...

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

  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 12 days ago
  • Ogunquit, ME
  • 12 days ago

Sous Chef Join our team at The Crooked Pine, a contemporary American restaurant located in Ogunquit, ME....

Sous Chef / Prep Chef

  • Shell, WY
  • 13 days ago
  • Shell, WY
  • 13 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...

Cook II

  • Wailuku, HI
  • 6 days ago
  • Wailuku, HI
  • 6 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $32.75/hour Job Number 25117785 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali, 2365 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, Hawaii,...

Sous Chef

  • Dania, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Dania, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Sous Chef Job Location: Miami-USA-33142 Work Location Type: On-Site About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the worlds largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding...

Cook II - Lead Cook (Talkeetna)

  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 5 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook II - Lead Cook (Denali Cabins)

  • Denali Park, AK
  • 20 days ago
  • Denali Park, AK
  • 20 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

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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
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
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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