Sous Chef Jobs in Massachusetts

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 - Fidelity - Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in the successful operation of the Culinary Department at a high-volume, high-profile corporate dining facility in Boston, MA....

Sous Chef

  • MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • MA
  • 9 hours ago

Join Chopped Champion Tatiana Rosana at Para Maria at The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection, where theyre hiring a Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Chefs on menu development Kitchen Operations Responsibilities: Assisting the Culinary Director and fellow Sous Chefs in creating and administering operational systems to help cooks to succeed Understanding...

Catering Sous Chef II, TD Garden

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 hours 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
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 23 hours ago

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef with a strong background in Japanese cuisineparticularly in ramen and sushi preparation....

Sous Chef - Summer Camp

  • Becket, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Becket, MA
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Description: Sous Chef - Summer Camp Full Time Seasonal Mid - May - End of August Wage: $32.00 per hour The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting unit...

Catering Sous Chef II

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Sous Chef

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume, fine dining, or upscale restaurant environment....

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef is required to have a hands-on approach to assist in training the culinary team regarding consistency in production and presentation....

Sous Chef

  • MA
  • 2 days ago
  • MA
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced cook looking to take the next step in your career? Pammys is offering a position with an extremely competitive salary to a future leader who is organized, self motivated,...

Sous Chef

  • Chelmsford, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA
  • 5 days ago

Chef to join our team....

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for the management of all aspects of the culinary operation, in accordance with hotel standards....

Looking For Pastry Sous chefs, Bakers

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Pastry Sous chef and Bakers Full time or part time available, Work along our great Pastry Chef Principals only....

Cook II--Per Diem (as needed)

  • Winchester, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Winchester, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Type: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Requirements Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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