Sous Chef Jobs in Tampa, 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

  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring immediately for full-time Restaurant Manager or Restaurant Assistant Manager or Restaurant Hospitality Manager or FOH Manager: Benefits We Offer: Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K)...

Sous Chef II Full-Time Amalie Arena

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Education and/or Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, preferably in a high-volume environment such as a stadium, hotel, or large restaurant....

Cook II

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Your Growth Path Lead Cook Sous Chef Executive Chef Food and Beverage Director Your Focus Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly....

Sous Chef - Homeless Services

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago

SUMMARY: The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Food Center, which prepares and serves three free meals a day, 365 days a year, to the hungry...

Cook II - Medium Skills

  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Id : 25068042, Title : Cook II - Medium Skills, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...380, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Sous Chef

  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Regency Oaks Senior Living Community is hiring for a Sous Chef to join our team!!...

Cook II

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Culinary, Full Time Job Number 24219286 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Autograph Collection, 501 5th Avenue NE, St...

Cook II - Banquets

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Full-Time, Pay: $20.00/hour Job Number 24219821 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water Street, Tampa, Florida, United...

Cook II- Driftlight

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Full-time, Pay: $20.00/hour, Open availability preferred Job Number 24210430 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water...

Cook II - Pastry

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Full Time Job Number 24198609 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Autograph Collection, 501 5th Avenue NE, St Petersburg,...

Cook II - Culinary - Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa

  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 13 days ago

A Cook II is responsible for preparing cold food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. What will I be doing? As a Cook II, you...

Sous Chef - Buffet

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities The Fresh Harvest Buffet Sous Chef is responsible for consistently providing our Guests with an experience expected of a high-end, multi-dimensional buffet restaurant...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago

Menu development for the a la carte and banquet menus. Adhere to all cleaning schedules and duties set up by the Executive Chef. About You: 2 - 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Tampa, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 23 days ago

Requirements Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant....

Sous Chef

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Job Number 24220366 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Autograph Collection, 501 5th Avenue NE, St Petersburg, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, 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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