Sous Chef Jobs in Hillsborough, 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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Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago

(Knowledge and experience with Japanese cuisine is a plus) *Possess great knife skills. *Create and prepare food in accordance with current menus....

Sous Chef Perry's - Paradies Lagardere San Francisco International Airport

  • South San Francisco, CA (6 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (6 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY: The Executive Sous Chef position is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef to ensure the most efficient and effective BOH Operation....

Hiring Line Cooks PM & Sous Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Arya Steakhouse in Palo Alto now hiring for Experienced Line Cooks & Sous chef....

Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Strong knife skills. Sense of urgency and professional appearance. Ability to move throughout cafe and kitchen. High-volume production and large-batch cooking....

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated Sous-Chef to help lead our culinary operations....

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Sous Chef will be the second in command in our cafe, following the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef....

Garibaldis seeks sous chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Garibaldis is a quintessential neighborhood restaurant, located in presidio heights. Specializing in classic and modern cal/Italian cuisine. This is working sous position, you will be working the...

Little Sky Seeks An Experienced Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (12 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The sous chef is a critical leadership role at Little Sky demanding excellent organization, communication, problem solving and people leadership skills....

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Sous Chef role will be responsible for leading line ups, providing support in the kitchen during service, upholding and elevating our service standards, providing strong communication with the dining...

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details 7 Adams is looking to hire a sous chef to help build its team....

SOUS CHEF - United Polaris Lounge, SFO

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef

  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Sous Chef Oken KITCHEN FULL-TIME 65,000-70,000/YR OAKLAND BOH Job requirements and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ability to lift at least 50 lbs At least 2 years of kitchen experience...

Food Service - Sous Chef

  • Oakland, CA (17 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (17 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more....

Cook II

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Hillsborough, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Demographic Data for Hillsborough, CA

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Hillsborough, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Hillsborough, CA 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 in Hillsborough, 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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