Sous Chef Jobs in Kansas

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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SCA Cook II

  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fort Riley, KS
  • 19 hours ago

Location Name: MEDCOM-FORT RILEY - 88449007 Location ID: 88449007 SCA Cook II Location: MEDCOM-FORT RILEY - 88449007 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago

Canteen We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: St Thomas Aquinas - 11411 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 9 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : St Thomas Aquinas - 11411 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef

  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 days ago

As Sous Chef, you will along with the Chef de Cuisine, lead a multi-cultural team of cooks and chefs toward completion of their daily work assignments....

Banquet Sous Chef Part-Time Stormont Vail Events Center

  • Topeka, KS
  • 14 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the Club Culinary operations focusing on private events, catering, and special events....

Sous Chef

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 15 days ago

The Sous-Chef represents the hotel to all guests, coordinating guest needs with other hotel departments, utilizing the principles, policies and standards of Hulsing Hotels....

Sous Chef

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 15 days ago

Location: Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership?...

Banquet Sous Chef Part-Time Stormont Vail Events Center

  • Topeka, KS
  • 16 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 16 days ago

Position Summary The Banquet Sous Chef is involved with all aspects of the Club Culinary operations focusing on private events, catering, and special events....

Sous Chef - Embers Bar & Grille - FT

  • Mayetta, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Mayetta, KS
  • 19 days ago

$750 Hiring Bonus for new Team Members plus $50 in gas gift cards during our onboarding process. Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays...

Concessions Sous Chef

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago

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

Sous Chef Full-Time Kansas Athletics Performance Dining

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago

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

Concessions Sous Chef Full-Time Memorial Booth Stadium

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 30+ days ago

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

Food Service - Sous Chef

  • Wichita, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 45+ days ago

Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more....

Sous Chef

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team!...

Sous Chef

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Summary The Sporting KC Sous Chef, under the direction of the Executive Chef, will be responsible for managing all culinary operations during regular business and on match days....

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Kansas

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 Kansas 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
2.9%
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 Kansas
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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