Sous Chef Jobs in Charleston, SC

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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Junior Sous Chef

  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 11 hours ago

Company Description A destination retreat on the banks of the Kiawah River surrounded by miles of golden spartina grass, giant oak trees, and shallow marsh flats. Cool breezes blow through...

Sous Chef- Ashley Hall School (Charleston, SC)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Join FISD as a Sous Chef at Ashley Hall School - Charleston, SC Ashley Hall, an all-girls private day school serving approximately 800 students in Charleston, SC, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef...

Sous Chef/Grill Cook

  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Taverna Restaurant in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Sous Chef/ Grill Cook for its 5 day a week operation Tues-Sat. Must have prior experience on all Kitchen Stations preferably the Grill....

AM Sous Chef

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago

Chef highly preferred -Excellent food preparation skills -Patient, understanding and detailed personality -Keen eye for detail for cleanliness and efficiency As part of the Makeready collection, we...

Sous Chef - upscale Italian Dining

  • Charleston, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 12 days ago

Sous Chef Upscale Italian Dining | Charleston, SC Busy, high-volume upscale Italian restaurant in Charleston is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead in a fast-paced, professional kitchen....

Culinary Sous Chef

  • Isle of Palms, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Isle of Palms, SC (11 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 13 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Sous Chef at one of our Food & Beverage Outlets at Wild Dunes Resort on...

SCA Cook II

  • Charleston AFB, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Charleston AFB, SC (10 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 15 days ago

Location Name: USAF FTI 3 PART 2 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON - 39368100 Location ID: 39368100 SCA Cook II Location: USAF FTI 3 PART 2 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON - 39368100 Workdays/shifts : Mornings and...

Sous Chef - Charleston, SC

  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC (6 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 21 days ago

A Sous Chef encourages development amongst the team and promotes a positive experience for staff and guests to achieve P&L goals....

Sous Chef - The Atlantic Room

  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 22 days ago

The Sous Chef focuses mainly on the running of the line from preservice preparation to the execution during service....

Sous Chef

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 22 days ago

Hotel: North Charleston Embassy Suites 5055 International Blvd N Charleston, SC 29418 Sous Chef Full time Compensation Range $17.25-$18.11 Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 29 days ago

The Kiawah Island Club is seeking a talented and motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at the B-Liner at The Beach Club....

Sous Chef - B-Liner at the Beach Club

  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

The Kiawah Island Club is seeking talented and experienced individuals to join the culinary team as Sous Chefs at their new and highly-anticipated Beach Club restaurant....

PM Sous Chef - Cassique

  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johns Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring an experienced and passionate Sous Chef at the Cassique clubhouse, part of the Kiawah Island Club....

Sous Chef

  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Sous Chefs to our shipboard team for the 2025 season....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Charleston, SC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Charleston, SC offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.3%
High School or GED
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.8%
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 Charleston, SC
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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