Sous Chef Jobs in Connecticut

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 PRN

  • North Branford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • North Branford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Now accepting applications for a Full-time Cook II with restaurant experience. Experience in preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions preferred....

Cook II

  • Tariffville, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Tariffville, CT
  • 7 days ago

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What we...

Restaurant Sous Chef - Arena

  • Montville, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Montville, CT
  • 8 days ago

Chef is responsible, on a shift to shift basis, for the day-to-day operations of their designated restaurant/culinary area....

Restaurant Sous Chef

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

And at Boqueria, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens....

Restaurant Sous Chef- Sportsbook

  • Uncasville, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT
  • 10 days ago

Chef is responsible, on a shift to shift basis, for the day-to-day operations of their designated restaurant/culinary area....

Sous Chef

  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Avon, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Avon Old Farms - 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001. Travel to other locations may be included....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Salisbury, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Salisbury, CT
  • 16 days ago

CulinArt Sector + We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. + Location: The Hotchkiss School - 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039....

Sous Chef

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 16 days ago

We're looking for a Sous Chef who shares our passion and commitment to making extraordinary dining experiences for all of the dining venues that serve our residents....

Lead Cook/Sous Chef

  • Woodbridge, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodbridge, CT
  • 19 days ago

Lead Cook/Sous Chef DESCRIPTION Now HIring for our - FT Lead Cook/Sous Chef Tuesday thru Saturday availability 7am thu 6:30pm Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience....

Sous Chef

  • Westport, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Westport, CT
  • 23 days 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-Stamford

  • Stamford, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 27 days ago

The Sous Chef makes sure that food quality and presentation are of the highest standards from kitchen to the table....

Sous Chef- Draft Kings $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Ledyard, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 45+ days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas....

Sous Chef- Draft Kings $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 45+ days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas....

Food Service - Sous Chef

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 45+ days ago

Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Connecticut

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 Connecticut offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.3%
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 Connecticut
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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