Sous Chef Jobs in East Chicago, IN

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

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 12 hours ago

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 1 day ago

" Hogsalt is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time Sous Chef (Salary Negotiable + Bonus Structure) to join our team!...

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Now Hiring: Passionate Sous-Chef We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic industry professionals who are committed to their craft and thrive in a collaborative environment....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Summary: The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchens food and production processes....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details The Loyalist, a French-focused neighborhood destination, is looking for a sous chef for a full-time role....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Were looking for a Sous Chef who is passionate, driven, and thrives in a team-first kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team....

Cook II (Part-Time) - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Doubletree Magnificent Mile is seeking an experienced Part-Time Cook II to join their talented team! Located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, The DoubleTree Magnificent Mile is a...

Sous Chef - The Alston

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 5 days ago

As a Sous Chef, you will be working closely with the Executive Sous Chef and General Manager in overseeing and executing the vision of the restaurant....

Cook II

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Sous Chef - The Lobby

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Sous Chef - The Lobby Business Unit: The Peninsula Chicago Location: Chicago The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Sous Chef who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create...

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The Sous Chef position will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards....

Cook II ETA

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago

at Loews Hotels Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Cook II ETA Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and...

Sous Chef-Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn

  • Oak Lawn, IL (16 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (16 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices....

Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from East Chicago, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Sushi-san Lincoln Park is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience....

Demographic Data for East Chicago, IN

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in East Chicago, IN

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 East Chicago, IN offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
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 East Chicago, IN
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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