Sous Chef Jobs in Colorado

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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Cook II

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $23.65/Hour Job Number 25084852 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Denver International Airport, 8300 Pena Boulevard, Denver, Colorado,...

Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • Aspen, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 30+ days ago

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

Junior Sous Chef PM

  • Snowmass Village, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Snowmass Village, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Contribute to menu planning, helping to create seasonal and innovative dishes that highlight local ingredients....

Sous Chef

  • Denver, CO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 15 hours ago

The Curtis Hotel and Corner Office Restaurant 1405 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80202 336 Room Hotel Managed By Sage Hospitality Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

Sous Chef

  • Beaver Creek, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Restaurant General Manager, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 1 day ago

Requirement : One year of sous chef experience required....

Sous Chef at Gemini on Pearl Street

  • Boulder, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 4 days ago

Sous Chef at Gemini on Pearl Street (Boulder) compensation: $50 - $60K annually + benefits employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Sous Chef Seeking a passionate and experienced Sous...

Sous Chef

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Knowing we eat first with our eyes; plate presentation helps define the dining experience; tasty food completes the deal....

Sous Chef

  • Granby, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Granby, CO
  • 5 days ago

Oversee all kitchen activities in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef....

Part Time Sous Chef

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago

AS SOUS CHEF YOU'LL Be driven to smash targets with your team. Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of....

Sous Chef

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago

AS SOUS CHEF YOU'LL Be driven to smash targets with your team. Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of....

Sous Chef

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

REAL FOOD for REAL LIFE At True Food Kitchen, we believe in the power of whole, real food. We partner with each of our growers, ranchers and producers so that every ingredient meets our TRUE...

Sous Chef

  • Mountain Village, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain Village, CO
  • 6 days ago

Minimum of two years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef role. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs....

Sous Chef

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead our exceptional TEAM....

Sous Chef - Kachina

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

Sous Chef - Kachina Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,780 current hospitality jobs what where Sous Chef - Kachina The Maven...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Colorado

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 Colorado 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 Colorado
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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