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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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....

Specialty Asian Junior Chef of Royal Cuisine

  • Pala, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pala, CA
  • 4 days ago

Specialty Asian Junior Chef of Royal Cuisine Food and Beverage Royal Cuisine JOB PURPOSE: Specialty Asian Junior Chef (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai) is responsible for providing a supportive...

Specialty Asian Junior Chef of CHI

  • Pala, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pala, CA
  • 4 days ago

Specialty Asian Junior Chef of CHI Food and Beverage CHI JOB PURPOSE: Specialty Asian Junior Chef (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai) is responsible for providing a supportive role to Asian...

Cook II - In Room Dining

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $28.00/hour, full time Job Number 25136886 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 South Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach,...

Cook II

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago

Additional Information Coliseum Job Number 25137540 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 South Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach, California, United...

Banquet Cook II

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25137552 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 South Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach, California, United States,...

Che Fico Pizzeria Hiring Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 hours ago

The sous chef role will be responsible for leading line ups, providing support on the line during service as well as upholding our service standards....

AM Sous Chef

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Qualifications 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook in a high-volume, upscale dining setting....

Sous Chef

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bartell Hotels is an equal opportunity employer.Primary Objective of Sous Chef PositionTo assist the Executive Chef in overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum...

Sous Chef

  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day 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

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day 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....

Baker/Pastry Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Quince & Co is looking for a Baker/Pastry Sous Chef to support our three restaurants - Quince, Cotogna and Verjus....

Sous Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Full Time Sous Chef

  • Arcata, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arcata, CA
  • 1 day ago

SALT is looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help lead our kitchen with creativity, efficiency, and professionalism....

Sous Chef, Banquets

  • Coronado, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 1 day ago

Perched on its own 15-acre peninsula, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a private oasis of tranquility near San Diego. This Coronado hotel offers views of the shimmering bay waters and the San Diego...

Demographic Data for California

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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
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.2%
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 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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