Sous Chef Jobs in Maryland

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

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 16 hours ago

About Us The Westin Annapolis boasts an exceptional downtown location, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages our guest to visit, enjoy, and stay awhile. By joining our team, you also...

Cook II - Banquets

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our team and bring our innovative ice cream creations to life for our valued guests....

Sous Chef - Milk & Honey Bowie

  • Bowie, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 3 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

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 days ago

The Opportunity Pay Rate: $17.00-$25.30 We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team! The sous chef will lead the kitchen team in the head chef's absence....

Sous Chef

  • Frostburg, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Frostburg, MD
  • 5 days ago

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a skilled, experienced sous chef to our Aladdin Campus Dining team in Frostburg, MD....

Sous Chef

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 7 days ago

We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to join our team in Elena Jamesl....

Sous Chef National Market - MGM National Harbor

  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD
  • 8 days ago

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

Cook II

  • Laurel, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Woodland - Laurel, MD Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $19.84 Hourly Job Category : Education Description ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB...

Sous Chef

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 9 days ago

- Sunrise Team Member At Sunrise, our Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory...

Sous Chef

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 10 days ago

Key Responsibilities The Opportunity Pay Rate: $17.00-$25.30 We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team! The sous chef will lead the kitchen team in the head chef's absence....

Sous Chef

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 11 days ago

Description Upscale Restaurant Chef (Sous Chef) Chevy Chase Club is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our upscale dining team....

Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Cambridge, MD
  • 11 days ago

May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs....

Sous Chef

  • National Harbor, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • National Harbor, 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...

Sous Chef - Baltimore, MD

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 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....

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
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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