Sous Chef Jobs in Plant City, 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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Sous Chef- Pearl Tampa

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 hours ago

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join our team! Who are We? We are Great People Delivering Genuine Hospitality. What is Your Role?...

Sous Chef

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Schulte Companies is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Sous Chef to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

Pastry Cook II

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook...

Sous Chef - Vip Room

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 11 days ago

SOUS CHEF - VIP ROOM Job Location(s) US-FL-Tampa Seminole Property Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Position Type Full Time Shift Varies Category Food & Beverage - Culinary Requisition ID 2024...

Cook II

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 13 days ago

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services,...

Cook II

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA - 33606001 Location ID: 33606001 Cook II Location: UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA - 33606001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred)....

Hourly Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time HOURLY SOUS CHEF position....

Cook II

  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 14 days ago

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services,...

Cook II

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Cook II | Part-Time | Amalie Arena Location US-FL-Tampa Job ID 2025-23957 Location Name Amalie Arena Category Food and Beverage Type Regular Part-Time Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global...

Cook II Part-Time Amalie Arena

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Line Cook II

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 24 days ago

They support a la carte and private event food production while maintaining consistent food preparation and plate presentation....

Lead Cook/Sous Chef - Bayshore Area - Private School

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 25 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a private school in Tampa, FL. You would be joining an amazing company!...

JR Sous Chef - Advent Health Training Center

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: The JR Sous Chef position will report to the Executive Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the kitchen....

Junior Sous Chef

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Bern's Steak House's ( Junior Sous Chef will be responsible to ensure exceptional preparation of all food to all guests and have the ability to develop and maintain a strong team environment that is...

Sous Chef/Kitchen Supervisor

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Bern's Steak House ( Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation of food for all our guests and employees....

Demographic Data for Plant City, FL

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Plant City, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Plant City, 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 Plant City, 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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