Sous Chef Jobs in Los Angeles, 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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Crudo e Nudo is hiring 1 FOH + 1 Sous Chef

  • Venice, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Venice, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago

-We are looking for 2 employees at the moment, 1 with hosting/serving/managing experience and another with cooking/fish butchery experience....

Cook II

  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: MATTEL INC. UPA, EL SEGUNDO - 49500001 Location ID: 49500001 Cook II Location: MATTEL INC. UPA, EL SEGUNDO - 49500001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Chef Position Summary: At Maydan, Compass Rose, and Sook the Pastry Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef team in overseeing all pastry and dessert preparation, production, and presentation....

Now Hiring Line Cooks, Grill Cooks, Sous Chef. Full time positions

  • Downey, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Line Cooks Grill Cooks Sous Chef Email your resume and the position you're interested in. The Olive Restobar 8830 Apollo Way suite 104, downey Ca 90242...

Sous Chef / Chef Owned Small Restaurant

  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (23 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

un Sous Chef / Chef Owned Small Restaurant (Huntington Beach) 8961 Adams Ave near Magnolia compensation: BOE COMPETITIVE Salary or Hourly + employment type: job title: Sous Chef The Corner is 14year...

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

We're looking for a driven and experienced Sous Chef ready to lead and inspire a team in delivering exceptional meals and memorable hospitality....

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Park Hospitality (Lowboy, Bar Flores, Donnas, Wolf & Crane) seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing team....

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

Chef (at least 3 years) Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (Ex: Sous vide, smokers, grill, convection ovens) Leadership skills; leadership by ways of example and not just verbal commands...

Sous Chef Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services....

Sous Chef -SOL Playa Vista

  • Playa Vista, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Playa Vista, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $75,000/Annually Range(s) - DOE PURPOSE The Sous Chef is responsible to assist in the oversite of the back of house operation....

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

In some cases, the Sous Chef will need to work positions within the kitchen in order to best manage labor costs....

Sous Chef (Sushi)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Sous Chef plays a crucial role in the culinary department by overseeing kitchen inventory, focusing on food preparation set up. ? SpaceX Starbase TX - Los Angeles, CA...

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at Bar Siesta!...

Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Superba Food + Bread is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team!...

Sous Chef & General Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

Sous Chef & General Manager (Los Angeles) Vaca II (LA) image 1 of 2 7th Street near Francisco compensation: Competitive Salary employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Sous Chef &...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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