Sous Chef Jobs in Mill Valley, 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 (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

In communication with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef you will effectively execute the goals for the kitchen department and overall vision for the restaurant....

Sous Chef - Line Cook

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Join our culinary team at Crustaceans new location in FIDI SF, where we are dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Sous/Line, you will be working hand in hand with our...

Paradies Lagardere - Line Cook II

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Summary: The Cook provides a supreme dining experience to guests by preparing high quality meals. The Cook's main goal is to ensure that guests will always enjoy exceptional...

Sous Chef - Paradies Lagardere San Francisco International Airport

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Kitchen Chef, Sushi Helper, Busser

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sushi Helper / Kitchen Chef (3:004:00 PM to 12:00 AM, 35 days/week) / Busser We are an omakase restaurant located in the Mission District of San Francisco, looking for a reliable and motivated...

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Chef to join our kitchen team....

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details We are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to become part of our Kitchen Team. While Nightbird is centered around local Modern...

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 14 days ago

We are seeking a talented individual to join our culinary leadership team as an AM Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Pastry Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 16 days ago

We are seeking a sous chef with a passion for pastry to contribute leadership and creativity to our seasonally-updated tasting menu which we serve Tuesday-Saturday in Lower Pacific Heights in San Francisco...

Sous Chef - Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The newly renovated Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport is hiring its next Sous Chef!...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 23 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Genentech - 350 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef - Fine Dining

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Sous Chef requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-end or fine dining establishment, Michelin experience a bonus Exceptional leadership and team management skills to support and inspire...

Cook II

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job Description Position Name: Cook AM/PM Reports to: Executive Chef Employment Status: Full-time, Part-time Travel: Low Description of Job Duties...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Mill Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Mill Valley, CA 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
2.8%
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 Mill Valley, 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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