Sous Chef Jobs in Kingwood, TX

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 - Spring, TX

  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 hours 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....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement: Two years of Sous Chef experience required. Perks: No weekends or holidays!...

Cook II

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

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

Sous Chef - Houston Commissary

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Sous Chef - Houston Commissary, Compass Group USA, Inc., Houston, TX. Work embedded at client site. Prepare and oversee food prep for workplace accounts and catering events....

Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

For more information: Job Description We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

Sushi Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Sushi Sous Chef Katami katamihouston KITCHEN FULL-TIME 20-35/HR + TIPS HOUSTON Katami is concept from 4 time James Beard nominated Chef Manabu Horiuchi of Kata Robata....

Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related...

Sous Chef (Corporate Food Services)

  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 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....

CAMPUS ATHLETICS SOUS CHEF- University of Houston

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago

The Athletics Sous Chef will help oversee all athletics dining plus concessions and premium suites for home games!...

Sous Chef

  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Chef to join our team....

Banquet Sous Chef

  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Club Location: The Woodlands Country Club, Palmer Course - The Woodlands, TX Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team,...

Fine Dining Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Sous Chef – Credence Concept: Credence is a celebration of luxurious Texas ranch life and live-fire cooking, blending classic European techniques with Texas and Gulf Coast traditions....

SOUS CHEF- University of Houston

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department on the Chartwells food service team....

Chef Sous

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary: The Executive Sous Chef assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the main, grill, and/or banquet kitchens (i.e., ordering, scheduling, sanitation, maintenance, employee development,...

Chef Sous

  • Kingwood, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Kingwood, TX
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary: The Executive Sous Chef assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the main, grill, and/or banquet kitchens (i.e., ordering, scheduling, sanitation, maintenance, employee development,...

Demographic Data for Kingwood, TX

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Kingwood, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Kingwood, TX 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
2.8%
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 Kingwood, TX
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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