Sous Chef Jobs in Darien, CT

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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Sous Chef

  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our culinary team as Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Pleasantville, NY (16 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasantville, NY (16 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a Kitchen Lead you will be an ambassador for our mission: building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. The Kitchen Lead position serves as the backbone of our restaurant's...

Associate Chef

  • Ossining, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ossining, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a Kitchen Lead you will be an ambassador for our mission: building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. The Kitchen Lead position serves as the backbone of our restaurant's...

Sous Chef - Now Hiring

  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Briarcliff Manor, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a Kitchen Lead you will be an ambassador for our mission: building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. The Kitchen Lead position serves as the backbone of our restaurant's...

Associate Chef - Now Hiring

  • Valhalla, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valhalla, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a Kitchen Lead you will be an ambassador for our mission: building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. The Kitchen Lead position serves as the backbone of our restaurant's...

Sous Chef at The Opus, Westchester

  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our culinary team as Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a sous chef who brings the bartaco experience to life through the food we cook and breathes our touchstones....

Sous Chef- Balducci's Greenwhich, CT

  • Riverside, CT (5 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverside, CT (5 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our Sous Chefs are skilled culinary professionals who assist the Executive Chef in running the kitchen, preparing food, and managing staff....

Sous Chef (On Call)

  • Armonk, NY (12 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (12 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for an on call SOUS CHEF position. Location : IBM Learning Center - 20 Old Post Road, Armonk, NY 10504 Note: online applications accepted only....

Chef, Sous (Full Time)

  • Wilton, CT (9 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilton, CT (9 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF, SOUS position. Location : Wilton Public Schools - PO BOX 277 395 Danbury Road, Witon, CT 06897 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Cook II

  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Cook II August 1, 2025 Anticipated Vacancy Announcement Cook II Salary: As Per Contract Glen Cove City School District is committed to recruit and hire the most qualified staff members who are...

Sous Chef

  • Alpine, NJ (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alpine, NJ (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 9 days ago

sous chef to our Cater to You team in New York, NY....

Sous Chef

  • Tarrytown, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Minimum 1+ years experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant. Culinary Arts Degree preferred....

Sous Chef

  • Pound Ridge, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pound Ridge, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 18 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Sous Chef supervises the hourly kitchen team and assumes responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Purchase, NY (12 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (12 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Job Summary Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Darien, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Darien, CT offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.3%
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 Darien, CT
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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