Sous Chef Jobs in Edgewater, NJ

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 Kosher Fine Dining Restaurant

  • Cliffside Park, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cliffside Park, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

We are looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the Chef de Cuisine in leading the kitchen of our 180-seat upscale kosher restaurant....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

The role of the Executive Sous Chef is a vital position to the success of the overall culinary operation....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

The Sous Chef will work alongside the Executive Sous Chef to provide a safe and constructive work environment for the students, teach the students all aspects of production and service in restaurant...

Sous Chef II

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware Norths Patina Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Hudson Yards in New York, New York....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Were looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing team at Rafs, with an immediate start date....

Sous Chef, Restaurant

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and equivalent experience Three to five years experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant One...

Sous Chef - Bar Verde - NYC Flagship

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

As a chef on our Restaurant team, youll play a dual role part kitchen genius, part artist. A day in the life Complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Purchase, NY (19 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (19 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Location: Manhattanville University We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Address : 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577 Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef Full-Time

  • Mahwah, NJ (20 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (20 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Sous Chef Wanted No Excuses, Just Excellence Nonnas Restaurant 11 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Compensation: $1,160 $1,300/week Only qualified candidates: Call Mina directly at ......

Pastry Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details We are hiring a Pastry Sous Chef for Santi!...

Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Chef Andrew Carmellini and Chef Anthony Ricco are seeking a dedicated and passionate SOUS CHEF to join them at LEUCA!...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Chef Andrew Carmellini is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team at The Fifth Avenue Hotel....

Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Chef Missy Robbins is seeking a passionate, positive and self-motivated Sous Chef to join the Misi team....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef to join our team a skilled, motivated culinary professional who is team-oriented, detail-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our opening team at our Midtown location....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Edgewater, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Edgewater, NJ 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
2.9%
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 Edgewater, NJ
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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