Sous Chef Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Compass Group

Catering Sous Chef

  • Compass Group
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Compass Group
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Cook II

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Cook II

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Quirk Hotel - Sous Chef

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Sous Chef and culinary education preferred....

Sous Chef - E

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We're here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their...

Cook II

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago

As primary food production staff working under direction, this position exercises some decision making in the preparation of food in quantity for Dining Services customers and is responsible for...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Richmond, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 24 days ago

CCV is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef for its bakeshop....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 25 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : VCUHS - 1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298 Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook II PRN

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Cook II PRN

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Sous Chef 2

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef with the supervision of the culinary, production and multiple restaurant teams....

Sous Chef

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description The Omni Richmond Hotel is seeking a talented, quality-driven individual to join it's Culinary team as a Sous Chef....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Richmond, VA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Richmond, VA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
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 Richmond, VA
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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