Sous Chef Jobs in Hoboken, 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

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Madison Square Garden is searching for a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented culinary staff. In this position, you will act as the Chef of an area or department....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Hands on Sous Chef, American French cuisine....

Sous Chef $65K- $70K +++ for Busy Large Seafood Restaurant

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Sous Chef for Busy Large Seafood Restaurant - compensation: $65K TO 70K+++ Health Insurance / Paid Vacation/ NO WEEKENDS/NO HOLIDAYS (All Major Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays Off) - MUST have some...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Empowered Hospitality is on the lookout for Sous Chefs for our fantastic hospitality clients located in New York, NY!...

Sous Chef

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (21 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (21 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Cedar Crest 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

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details NYC Upscale Casual French Bistro hiring Sous Chef with at least 3 years Sous Chef restaurant experience, preferably NYC high volume....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef Administrative Responsibilities Organize & maintain recipe binders Participate in the following meetings: Sous Chef Attend & support extracurricular educational programs like OBM & Leadership...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in supporting the executive chef in kitchen operations, menu planning, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation....

Sous Chef - Peak New York

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required. Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail....

Sous Chef at The Opus, Westchester

  • White Plains, NY (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (24 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our culinary team as Sous Chef....

Sous Chef, Kitchen

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the overall success of the daily culinary operations....

Grocery Kitchen Chef

  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Sous Chef Flex Mussels Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Flex Mussels - Now Hiring: Sous Chef Click here to learn more & apply today! Flex Mussels is looking for a brunch sous chef to join our culinary team....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service Excellent meat/fish butchery and pizza and pasta production experience is highly preferred Experience with...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Hoboken, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

Demographic Data for Hoboken, NJ

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Hoboken, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Hoboken, NJ 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 Hoboken, 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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