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

  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : NH Restaurant B, LLC - New Haven, CT Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Summary Coordinates activities of and directs training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen...

Cook II Full-tTime

  • North Branford, CT
  • 5 hours ago
  • North Branford, CT
  • 5 hours 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....

Sous Chef- Balducci's Greenwhich, CT

  • Riverside, CT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Riverside, CT
  • 10 hours ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details WHO ARE WE? OAK + ALMOND is an open fire restaurant emphasizing the bounty of Connecticuts evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, fishermen...

Sous Chef - Loomis Chaffee School

  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 day 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

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 1 day 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....

Sous Chef - Loomis Chaffee School

  • Windsor, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 3 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

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position. Location : Norwalk Public Schools - 352 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Hamden, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 6 days ago

Location: Quinnipiac University We are hiring immediately for a SOUS CHEF position. Address: 275 Mt. Carmel Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Hamden, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 7 days ago

Requirement : Previous sous chef experience and kitchen supervisor experience highly preferred. Fixed Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour. We Make Applying Easy!...

Sous Chef

  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 8 days ago

un sous chef luke brasserie compensation: salary or hourly / bonuses employment type: experience level: mid level job title: kitchen fine dining restaurant seeks sous chef candidate must have excellent...

Sous Chef

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 11 days ago

Position: Sous Chef, Full-Time Were looking for an experienced and inspired Sous Chef to join our leadership team, as a creative partner with the Chef-Owner....

Sous Chef

  • Hartford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 13 days ago

Sous Chef Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!! At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day....

Sous Chef

  • North Branford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • North Branford, CT
  • 13 days ago

Now accepting applications for a Full-time Sous Chef. Start of Day Staff Check-in Confirm attendance and assign roles (prep, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing)....

Sous Chef

  • Guilford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Guilford, CT
  • 13 days ago

Chef to join our team....

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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
22.3%
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 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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