Sous Chef Jobs in East Boston, MA

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

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Cook II

  • Beverly, MA (15 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Beverly, MA (15 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Location Name: ENDICOTT COLLEGE - 94249002 Location ID: 94249002 Cook II Location: ENDICOTT COLLEGE - 94249002 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More...

Sous Chef

  • Burlington, MA (13 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA (13 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details We are looking for a Sous Chef to help us open our Burlington, MA Cafe!...

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details The right Candidate : - has 4 years of experience in high volume, casual-fine dining kitchen. - MUST have proven ability to lead a team with...

Sous Chef

  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Sous Chef Faccia a Faccia Now Hiring

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Faccia a Faccia - Now Hiring: Sous Chef to learn more & apply today!...

Sous Chef Manager

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services....

Sous Chef - Non Exempt

  • Danvers, MA (14 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danvers, MA (14 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations....

Experienced Sous Chef Brookline MA Monday-Friday, Morning Shift, $29-$30/hr, DOE

  • Brookline, MA (6 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (6 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a full-time, experienced Lead Cook to take the reins at a private day school in Brookline, MA. If you thrive in a scratch kitchen, value teamwork, and relish the...

Pastry Cook II - Four Seasons Hotel Boston

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Sous Chef, TD Garden

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts....

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The Sous Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Sous Chef will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem...

Sous Chef - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston Cambridge

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston - Cambridge, an iconic property overlooking the Charles River, is seeking a Sous Chef to join their culinary team!...

Sous Chef

  • Chelmsford, MA (22 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (22 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Chef to join our team....

Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from East Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Key Purpose The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the overall success of the food program....

Demographic Data for East Boston, MA

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in East Boston, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in East Boston, MA 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 East Boston, MA
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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