Sous Chef Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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 (Full Time)

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Address: Franciscan Place - 19525 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045. Note: online applications accepted only....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Brookfield, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Address : Franciscan Place - 19525 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045. Note: online applications accepted only....

Luxury Club Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary The role is for a highly skilled and passionate Sous Chef at the VVIP Club in Fiserv Forum....

Cook II

  • Wauwatosa, WI (4 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (4 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Location Name: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN - 48021001 Location ID: 48021001 Cook II Location: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN - 48021001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and...

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 18 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 18 days ago

Sous Chef (250001O2) JOB DESCRIPTION Sous Chef - (250001O2) Description Mason Street Grill is searching for a Sous Chef who thrives off the fast-paced environment in the kitchen and prepare some of...

Line Cook II

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 29 days ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Sous Chef Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,192 current hospitality jobs what where Sous Chef The Iron Horse Hotel 500 W...

Ru Yi Sushi Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

As the Sushi Sous Chef you will assist Ru Yi in leading the sushi cooks by assigning work, enforcing food quality standards, and ensuring guest satisfaction....

Sous Chef-260 NX

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures. Train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open...

CHEF, SOUS I - Franklin, WI

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary 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)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Unidine Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. + Location: Villa St Francis - 1910 West Ohio Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215. + Schedule: Full time schedule....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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 Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI
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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