Sous Chef Jobs in New Jersey

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
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cliffside Park, NJ
  • 3 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 Full-Time

  • Mahwah, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • 13 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

  • NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 17 hours ago

The pay scale for the Pastry Sous Chef position is $59,600 - $75,418....

SCA Cook II

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: Economic Institution - 40137001 Location ID: 40137001 SCA Cook II Location: Economic Institution - 40137001 Workdays/shifts : Mornings and afternoon/evenings - varying days. More...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Gladstone, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The pay scale for the Pastry Sous Chef position is $59,600 - $75,418....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Peapack, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Peapack, NJ
  • 1 day ago

The pay scale for the Pastry Sous Chef position is $59,600 - $75,418....

Now Hiring: Female Servers, Sous Chefs, Private Chefs & Pastry Art

  • Absecon, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Absecon, NJ
  • 4 days ago

un Now Hiring: Female Servers, Sous Chefs, Private Chefs & Pastry Art (New Jersey) compensation: 200day Now Hiring: Female Servers, Sous Chefs, Private Chefs & Pastry Artists for Luxury Private Events...

Sous Chef, Saute guy

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago

un Sous Chef, Saute guy (Asbury Park) 521 cookman ave compensation: In base of the experience employment type: job title: Sous Chef We are looking for the Sous Chef experience Only call ......

Experienced Servers and Sous Chef

  • Northvale, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Northvale, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Biddy O'Malley's is an upscale-casual gastropub in Northvale, Bergen county. Thirteen year old restaurant Biddy OMalleys was reviewed by the New York Times and awarded a Very Good rating by...

Cook II

  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Location Name: NOVARTIS HQ, EAST HANOVER - 14705001 Location ID: 14705001 Cook II Location: NOVARTIS HQ, EAST HANOVER - 14705001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will...

Sous Chef, Saute guy

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for the Sous Chef experience Only call ... Pls come in person dont email me only in person 521 cookman Ave, Asbury park...

Cook II

  • Newark, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 9 days ago

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING: Join OTG asa Cook II at EWR Airport now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of...

Sous Chef (Corporate Food Services)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions....

Cook II - Council Oak

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Overview Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the incumbent maintains standards established by the Executive Chef in the preparation and presentation of food including tasting, presentation, and sanitation...

Sous Chef

  • New Providence, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ
  • 11 days ago

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

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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