Sous Chef Jobs in District of Columbia

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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SCA Cook II

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

Location Name: USMC GARRISON-EAST (CAMP LEJUNE) - 43830109 Location ID: 43830109 SCA Cook II Location: USMC GARRISON-EAST (CAMP LEJUNE) - 43830109 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY)....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

vide machines, and open flames....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details We are now hiring a Pastry Sous Chef for our Michelin stared restaurants; Bresca and Jont If you are looking to be part of our young, fun and hungry...

Junior Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

**Position Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

Cook II

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25120806 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States,...

Sous Chef - The Hay-Adams

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Meet with the Executive Sous-Chef or Chef de Cuisine to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. 14....

Willowsong Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

About the Sous Chef position Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Meet with the Executive Sous-Chef or Chef de Cuisine to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. 14....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at Opal. Sous Chef is responsible for leading the team and supporting the Chef De Cuisine and Executive Chef....

Banquet Cook II - Conrad Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Stay inspired by joining the stunning Conrad hotel located in the heart of urban DC as a Cook II! This stylish and sophisticated Forbes 4-Star hotel has brought a new standard of luxury to DC with...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Job Details We are seeking a motivated Sous Chef with a background in Fine Dining and High Volume. The right candidate must be a strong leader and a culinarian....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

The ideal Pastry Sous Chef candidate has at least 3 years of cooking experience, including 1 year in a sous chef position or similar....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, by James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-Starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi, is now accepting applications for Sous Chef opportunities...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Quadrant Bar & Lounge & The Saga Seven Reasons Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at our dual concept establishment...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 days ago

Sous Chef Responsibilities: Working closely with Executive Chef Jon Sybert and our Executive Sous Chef to create dishes for the menu Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia 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
2.9%
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 District of Columbia
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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