Sous Chef Jobs in San Mateo, 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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Pastry Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 hours 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...

Paradies Lagarde - Sous Chef San Francisco International Airport

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, 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....

Paradies Lagarde Bourbon Pub - Line Cook II

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Bubbelah is seeking a new Sous Chef to join our team!

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Bubbelah is seeking a new Sous Chef to join our team! From the Back Home Hospitality team that brought Che Fico and Che Fico Pizzeria to San Francisco, comes a new Che Fico location in Menlo Park!...

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

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Rise Woodfire now hiring positions for the following: BOH- SOUS CHEF. Please note we are actively interviewing and hiring NOW! For best response please email resume for review ASAP....

Cold food Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef or the Executive Chef for the unit, the Sous Chef, Operations assists the Executive Sous Chef Operations or the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for...

PM Junior Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 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....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Moffett Field, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Pastry Sous Chef will focus on culinary excellence for the Food program to support operational excellence....

Sous Chef

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our awesome Bon Appetit team at Google!...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 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

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 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 (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The Sous Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Sous Chef will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem...

Sous Chef - Fine Dining

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 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...

Catering Sous Chef (Bay View)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We're looking for a Sous Chef to join our awesome Bon Appetit team at Google!...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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