Sous Chef Jobs in Sunnyvale, 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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Hiring Line Cooks PM & Sous Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, 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....

Cook II

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Cook II Full-Time: $23.50-24.50 an hour LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment. Fulltime Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and...

Sous Chef (Back of House Production) - Eataly Silicon Valley

  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly's exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants....

Sous Chef for Professional Sports Team

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Excellent knife skills, plating techniques, and familiarity with a variety of global cuisines. Ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment....

Sous Chef

  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Position: Sous Chef Shifts, Time, and Days: Pay Range: Ellore Senior Livin is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus....

Little Sky Seeks An Experienced Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, 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

  • Mountain View, CA (3 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (3 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 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- Santa Clara Convention Center

  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Sous Chef Starting Pay: $28-$32 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

Cook II

  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 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...

Sous Chef

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 11 days ago

We're currently seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with the leadership skills to motivate an amazing team, all while managing the daily operations of a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen....

Sous Chef for catering company

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

Meat fabrication, etc. MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience at this level with proven track record and references. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Must be responsible....

Corporate Sous Chef

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Safely operate kitchen equipment and tools, utilizing knife skills efficiently and effectively....

Cook II

  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $29.18/hr Job Number 24212011 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, United...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: SOM Cafe Arbor - 453 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94304. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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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