Sous Chef Jobs in Estero, FL

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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Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

SOUS CHEF - PRIME SOCIAL RESERVE NAPLES - new store opening!

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS is seeking a SOUS CHEF (Sushi experience preferred, but not necessary) to join our new opening team in NAPLES, FLORIDA!...

SOUS CHEF-PRIME SOCIAL RESERVE NAPLES New Store Opening Fall 2025

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 7 hours ago

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS is seeking a SOUS CHEF (Sushi experience preferred, but not necessary) to join our new opening team in NAPLES, FLORIDA!...

Pastry Cook II

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 20 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and...

Sous Chef

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 1 day ago

We've got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer-and loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Sous Chefs leading the charge....

Sous Chef

  • Naples, FL (15 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL (15 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Weve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beerand loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Sous Chefs leading the charge....

Sous Chef

  • Fort Myers, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Veranda Restaurant, the finest restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers, is currently looking for a Sous Chef to join our team....

Sous Chef

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Sous Chef - Naples, FL- Up to $80k + Bonus We're partnering with a growing upscale hospitality group to find a Sous Chef coming from a Michelin or Forbes background for one of their standout concepts...

Cook II

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 19 days ago

Overview Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. What We Offer: Competitive pay...

Sous Chef

  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naples, FL (18 miles from Estero, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

About the role: **This role will not be onboarded until July 29th 2025** The Sous Chef supports t he Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in overseeing the daily operations of the culinary team, ensuring...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Estero, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Estero, FL 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 Estero, FL
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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