Sous Chef Jobs in Villanova, PA

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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Line Cook/ Sous Chef North WILMINGTON 2STONESPUB

  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 hours ago

. $18 to $20/hr Sous Chef in North Wilm on the corner of Naamans and Foulk. $45k to $52k We are looking for Full Time for all positions. Please apply online at twostonespub.com....

Restaurant Cook II

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 hours ago

Located in the nations first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The citys expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have...

Sous Chef

  • Glen Mills, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes....

Sous Chef- Eataly King Of Prussia (New Store Opening!)

  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly's exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants....

Restaurant Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 1 day 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 - Wilmington, DE

  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef in Wilmington, DE We are excited to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Sous Chef at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, DE....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are in search of a hardworking and dedicated Sous Chef with banquet experience to help guide the kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • West Chester, PA (14 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (14 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is hiring an experienced Sous Chef! Sous Chef - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant We're brewing up new restaurants!...

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 5 days ago

West) is looking for a self motivated, creative, hardworking Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

CHEF, SOUS - Comcast - Philadelphia PA

  • Middle City West, PA (10 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middle City West, PA (10 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago

The team is looking for a qualified Sous Chef to come join Buddakan's culinary adventure across the globe in your own area backyard....

Performance Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities We're seeking a Sous Chef to join our team....

Cook II Mian

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Summary: Prepares food according to recipes and customer requests, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. Engagement Expectations: We believe that team member engagement is the basis for...

Pastry Sous Chef- Eataly King Of Prussia (New Store Opening!)

  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (4 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description The Pastry Sous Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Villanova, PA)
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a Sous Chef for our New-American beer garden who speaks the language of fun and beer....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Villanova, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Villanova, PA 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 Villanova, PA
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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