Sous Chef Jobs in Lexington, 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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Cook II

  • East Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • East Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Standardize recipes and notify the Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients....

Floating Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience Employee and Labor Management Management of non-exempt workforce (front of the house and back of the house). Develop and maintain a positive and...

Indian Sous Chef

  • East Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Sous Chef in Boston. About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky....

Assistant Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 4 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen. Leads staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food...

Sous Chef

  • Peabody, MA (13 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (13 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 days ago

un Sous Chef (Boston) 21 Drydock Ave compensation: 60,000-65,000/YR employment type: job title: Sous Chef Be Part of an Award-Winning Team Sous Chef Chickadee is hiring a Sous Chef to help lead their...

Cook II- Catering & Banquets

  • Everett, MA (9 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Everett, MA (9 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Sanitation and culinary knowledge, and demonstrated knife skills and safe food handling practices preferred.Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience preferred.Outstanding organizational and interpersonal...

Sous Chef

  • Lexington, MA (1 mile from Lexington, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (1 mile from Lexington, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost....

Sous Chef

  • Lexington, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost....

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Support menu planning and culinary development. Help launch new culinary initiatives in collaboration with the marketing and culinary teams....

Sous Chef - Boston

  • Brookline, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (10 miles from Lexington, 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....

Sous Chef

  • Wellesley, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department at the Babson Executive Conference Center....

Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Accelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Sous Chef!...

Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Sous Chefs are included in that tip out, over and above their salary. We pay above average, with cooks consistently earning 1.5x for overtime hours....

AM/PM Sous Chef $65k & Line Cooks 20-25hr

  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (24 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 14 days ago

un AM/PM Sous Chef $65k & Line Cooks 20-25hr (haverhill) compensation: $65k annually employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Sous Chef Private club now hiring....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Lexington, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Lexington, MA 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 Lexington, 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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