Sous Chef Jobs in Morristown, 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

  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

un sous chef (union/ elizabeth) the Garden 943 Magie avenue near north ave compensation: based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: sous chef Great kitchen crew to work...

Sous Chef - Morristown, New Jersey

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union, NJ (13 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Great kitchen crew to work with. preparation and work side by side with chef. Desserts and salads.

Sous Chef

  • Belleville, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Peapack, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Sous Chef Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun....

Sous Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Better Days and 143 Social are looking for passionate individuals to join a new and exciting restaurant rebranding. We are a casual fine dining...

Cook II

  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Sous Chef

  • Pequannock, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days 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?...

Cooking Studio Assistant - Short Hills

  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The Sous Chef is a true team player, filling in for the Executive Chef as needed....

Sous Chef ( Multiple Vacancies) Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sous Chef for the department of Dining Services....

Sous Chef ( Multiple Vacancies)

  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Posting Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sous Chef for the department of Dining Services....

Experienced Sous Chef- Basking Ridge

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (8 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

This position is ideal for a Sous Chef eager to advance their career and take on new challenges....

Sous Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

We are hiring a Sous Chef!...

Supervisor Sous Chef- Full Time - Day/Evening Shift

  • Hackensack, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Supervisor Sous Chef- Full Time - Day/Evening ShiftHACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTRHackensack, New Jersey Apply ( + **Requisition #** 2024-154658 + **Shift** Day + **Status** Full Time with Benefits *...

Cook II - Ninety Acres

  • Peapack, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ (9 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

Demographic Data for Morristown, NJ

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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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