Sous Chef Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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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Chef Sous- Full Time, Cafe (Harrah's SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Two-year culinary degree preferred. Minimum of four years food preparation in high volume establishment. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks. Ability to implement strategic vision and plans into...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 1 day ago

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Pastry Sous Chef - Full Time

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 days ago

The Pastry Sous Chef will supervise the pastry kitchen and assist the Pastry Chef with various assigned tasks. Responsibilities Leads by example in the pastry kitchen....

Sous Chef (FT) ("Supervisor/a de Cocina")

  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Assists the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef with staff training, and in developing, costing, and implementing menus....

Cook II

  • Camp Pendleton, CA (5 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA (5 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Location Name: USMC GARRISON-WEST (CAMP PENDELTON) - 43835106 Location ID: 43835106 Cook II Location: USMC GARRISON-WEST (CAMP PENDELTON) - 43835106 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours,...

Sous Chef

  • San Marcos, CA (7 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (7 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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Vue Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 10 days ago

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Vue Sous Chef- Full Time

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago

Location La Costa Resort and Spa Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's...

Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago

Position: Sous Chef Shifts, Time, and Days: FT/Sunday - Thursday Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 INSERT COMMUNITY NAME is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 13 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : The Army and Navy Academy - 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef of Ponto Lago

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 18 days ago

In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef....

Pastry Cook II (FT) (PM) ("Repostero/a")

  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Lodge - La Jolla, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Evening Job Category : Restaurant - Food Service - Non...

Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 24 days ago

In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef....

Sous Chef -- Twenty/20

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 27 days ago

Experience Minimum two years Sous Chef experience required. Prior supervisory experience required. Previous hospitality experience preferred....

Sous Chef- Full Time, Hells Kitchen (Harrahs SoCal)

  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Valley Center, CA (18 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Id : 67812, Title : Sous Chef- Full Time, Hell's Kitchen (Harrah's SoCal), Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Standard, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...028, ExternalPostedStartDate...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Carlsbad, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
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 in Carlsbad, CA
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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