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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Sous Chef

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 13 days ago

Black Rock Coffee House & Kitchen in Fairfield, CT is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team....

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

  • Ledyard, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 4 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

  • Farmington, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 5 days ago

Sous Chef Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Make Lives Better Including Your Own....

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

  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 6 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 - Alltown Fresh

  • Bolton, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Bolton, CT
  • 8 days ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary and appetizing food service environment. The Sous Chef ensures an exceptional customer experience....

Sous Chef

  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 8 days 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...

Line Cooks/Sous Chef

  • Essex, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Essex, CT
  • 11 days ago

Line Cooks/Sous Chef (CT Shoreline) YBLLC compensation: Compensation will be discussed with your knowledge and experience. employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cooks/ Sous Chef...

Food Service - Sous Chef

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 13 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....

Sous Chef

  • Groton, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Groton, CT
  • 13 days ago

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership?...

Sous Chef - Momosan - $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Ledyard, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT
  • 13 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 - Momosan - $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 15 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

  • Windham, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Windham, CT
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef

  • Essex, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Essex, CT
  • 20 days ago

Position: Sous Chef Schedule: 40 hours a week Pay: Up to $25/ hr. Location: Essex, CT Who we are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care....

Our ideal SOUS CHEF will instill the Harvest way by always going above and beyond to satisfy our customers and create a dining experience like no other....

Sous Chef

  • Hartford, CT
  • 26 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 26 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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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
33.6%
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 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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