Sous Chef Jobs in California

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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Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...

HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT

Sous Chef

Join our team at Highlands Ranch Resort as a Sous Chef and be a part of creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests....

Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 24 days ago

Chef does, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up....

Employee Dining Room Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 24 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef

  • Yountville, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Yountville, CA
  • 3 hours ago

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team....

Restaurant - Cook II

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary: Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables and other food items for consumption at restaurants and/or in-room dining. Butchers chicken, beef, fish and shellfish. Duties...

Sous Chef (PM Shift - Crave)

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chef position....

Cook II

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipate business levels, charges and other information pertinent to the job performance Opening shift: Turn on specified equipment and unlocks secured areas...

Sous Chef

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 hours 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....

Garibaldis seeks sous chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours 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
  • 8 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 8 hours ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 1 day ago

We've got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer-and loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Sous Chefs leading the charge....

Cook II

  • Valencia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 1 day 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 - Marketplace

  • Ione, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ione, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Assists Room Chef with all kitchen operations in the restaurant outlets. Supervises cooks and over sees production in restaurant outlet kitchens (Asian, Mexican, American). Maintains...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in California 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 California
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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