Sous Chef Jobs in Waldorf, MD

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 - OYAMEL DC

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Sous Chef - OYAMEL DC The Sous Chef will lead and manage all restaurant operations following the leadership of the Head Chef to offer a world-class culinary...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details New York City's vibrant Olio e Piu is hiring for Sous Chef in Washington D.C.!...

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen's operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic...

Cook II

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace...

Sous Chef - Milk & Honey Alexandria

  • Alexandria, VA (17 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (17 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Milk & Honey Cafe invites you to become part of our culinary family as a Sous Chef, where you'll immerse yourself in the world of New Orleans-themed Southern Brunch excellence....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 7 days ago

The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We're looking for an experienced sous chef to join our team at Vagabond....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago

We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at Opal. Sous Chef is responsible for leading the team and supporting the Chef De Cuisine and Executive Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago

To prepare for our forthcoming opening, we are now accepting applications for our Sous Chef opportunity....

Sous Chef National Market - MGM National Harbor

  • Oxon Hill, MD (14 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD (14 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 8 days ago

THE JOB: The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen team and operations....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 9 days ago

We are hiring for a Sous Chef to join our renowned restaurant group, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, home to multiple award-winning restaurants....

Sous Chef

  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Job Number 24220378 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP...

Cook II

  • Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Additional Information Open Availability, Weekend Availability, Holiday Availability, Day Shift, Evening Shift Job Number 24208132 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Falls Church...

Sous Chef - Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Sous Chef may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including Zone Leaders, Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers....

Sous Chef - minibar barmini

  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (21 miles from Waldorf, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Sous Chef - minibar| barmini The Sous Chef will lead and manage all restaurant operations following the leadership of the Head Chef to offer a world-class...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Waldorf, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Waldorf, MD 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 Waldorf, MD
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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