Sous Chef Jobs in Florida

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

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Sous Chef

Summary: It is the responsibility of a Sous Chef to ensure that the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, and properly flavored food....

Cook II FT

  • Estero, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Estero, FL
  • 1 hour ago

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 Exceptional...

Sous Chef, Kennedy Space Center

  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 4 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida....

Sous Chef- Angler & Ale

  • Marathon, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Marathon, FL
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in a high-volume kitchen....

Fresh Harvest Buffet - Sous Chef

  • Hollywood, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hollywood, FL
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities Job Summary: Under the direction of the Buffet Chef, the Buffet Sous Chef is responsible for consistently providing our Guests with an experience expected of a high-end, multi-dimensional...

Sous Chef

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 22 hours ago

WHAT OUR SOUS CHEFS DO Our Sous Chefs are skilled chefs who combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

Sous Chef

  • Palmetto, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmetto, FL
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $58,000 - $65,000 / year Apply Today Hiring - Sous Chef Hiring Immediately Why Flower Child?...

Cook II

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information** Pay: $25.10/hour, Bourbon Steak, full time **Job Number** 25123722 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** Walt Disney World Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resort...

Sous chef, line cook.

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago

Full time position available with year round employment. Health insurance available after 3 months. Must have experience with high volume.

Sous Chef

  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Cook: Create Culinary Delights and Enhance Lives Are you passionate about food and love creating delicious cuisines? Do you have a heart for service and enjoy making others...

Sous Chef

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • North Palm Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • North Palm Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Requirement: Previous sous chef experience, ServSafe certification, and knowledge of every aspect of BOH are preferred but not required....

Sous Chef - AVA WINTER PARK

  • Winter Park, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL
  • 2 days ago

Summary : The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Executive Sous Chef for overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning...

Sous Chef

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for an acute care setting....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Florida

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 Florida 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 Florida
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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