Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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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Banquet Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Collaborates on menu development by refining hot entrée selections, side dishes, and sauce pairings along with seasonal menus for banquet and a la carte cold food menus....

Line Cook II

  • Mills River, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mills River, NC
  • 1 hour ago

What You Will Do Prepares all foods, prepped and plated, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or General Manager Responsible opening and closing SOPs associated...

Chef/Sous Chef

  • Southport, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Southport, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Oliver's located on the water in Southport NC is looking for a Sous Chef. Pay between 55k and 70k depending on experience. Please apply with Chef Jeremy or Manager Mike Magee....

Senior Pastry Sous Chef - Wingate University

  • Wingate, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wingate, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary As the Senior Pastry Sous Chef at Wingate University, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing all aspects of the pastry program....

Summer2606 Summer Cook II

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

SUMMER2606 SUMMER COOK II JobID: 41307 Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Beckley Elementary Closing Date: 05/05/2025 County:   Raleigh County...

Summer2605 Summer Cook II

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

SUMMER2605 SUMMER COOK II JobID: 41306 Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Ridgeview Elementary Closing Date: 05/05/2025 County:   Raleigh County...

Summer2604 Summer Cook II

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

SUMMER2604 SUMMER COOK II JobID: 41305 Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Fairdale Elementary Closing Date: 05/05/2025 County:   Raleigh County...

Marlin Bar Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Create a relaxed destination Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen member through hands on approach focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time...

Sous Chef

  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • 2 days ago

JOB POSTING SOUS CHEF ROLE Sous Chef LOCATION Trailborn Surf & Sound 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 ABOUT TRAILBORN Trailborn was founded on a simple idea: Life Should Be an Adventure...

Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas and house-made sausages fill the restaurants menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte....

Sous Chef

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago

As a Sous Chef for Concord we’ll have some key responsibilities that we’ll seek: Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate...

Sous Chef (Full Time + Benefits)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Shads Landing the premier independent living community for active seniors in Charlotte, is now hiring for a full-time Sous Chef....

Banquet Sous Chef

  • NC
  • 5 days ago
  • NC
  • 5 days ago

Menu development for the a la carte and banquet menus. Adhere to all cleaning schedules and duties set up by the Executive Chef. About You: 2 - 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Cary, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 7 days ago

Requirement: Prior sous chef experience is required. Catering experience is preferred. Perks: No nights or weekends!...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Cary, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 9 days ago

Requirement : Prior sous chef experience is required. Catering experience is preferred. Perks: No nights or weekends!...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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