Sous Chef Jobs
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.
- Wesley Enhanced Living
- Philadelphia, PA
- 18 hours ago
- Wesley Enhanced Living
- Philadelphia, PA
- 18 hours ago
The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for staff performance including the daily supervision and retention of culinary staff....
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 2 days ago
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 2 days ago
What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant....
Chinese Sichuan Spicy Noodle Chef
- Kathy Lu Yan
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
- Kathy Lu Yan
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3 days ago
Looking For A Specific Sichuan Noodle Chef, Well Versed In Spicy Noodles, Healthy Food And Ingredients, Understand Customers Taste And Trend For Adjustments. 3-5 Years Of Experience In Various...
- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 4 days ago
- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 4 days ago
Join our team at Highlands Ranch Resort as a Sous Chef and be a part of creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests....
- Next Door Beach Bistro
- Flagler Beach, FL
- 5 days ago
- Next Door Beach Bistro
- Flagler Beach, FL
- 5 days ago
Job Description: Prepare and cook delicious meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative and exciting menu items Ensure all food is prepared to the...
Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time
- Reata Glen
- Mission Viejo, CA
- 5 days ago
- Reata Glen
- Mission Viejo, CA
- 5 days ago
Full Time Cook II - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS 40 hour work week, including a minimum of one weekend day shift. Shift Hours = Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm $22-$23 per hour...
Sous Chef - AVAILABLE HOUSING + BENEFITS
- JULEP FARMS....A MODERN FARM RESORT
- Dillard, GA
- 7 days ago
- JULEP FARMS....A MODERN FARM RESORT
- Dillard, GA
- 7 days ago
Sous Chef should have the following qualities or background.... 3+ years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant Steady work history with longevity and growth Four-year degree...
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 7 days ago
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 7 days ago
Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors...
- Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc
- Lehi, UT
- 7 days ago
- Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc
- Lehi, UT
- 7 days ago
Banquet Sous Chef Job Description Wage :DOE Shift : Full time (50 hours per week). Mon-Sat....
- Diamond Concessions
- West Valley City, UT
- 9 days ago
- Diamond Concessions
- West Valley City, UT
- 9 days ago
The goal of the Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations and both venues....
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- Richmond, VA
- 10 days ago
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- Richmond, VA
- 10 days ago
Requirements Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant....
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Chef / Sous Chef to join our dynamic hospitality culinary team....
The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot...
- Smith County Memorial Hospital
- Smith Center, KS
- 12 days ago
- Smith County Memorial Hospital
- Smith Center, KS
- 12 days ago
I am looking for a Rock Star Sous Chef to help me with my career capstone project! There is no ideal candidate for this job....
Black Rock Coffee House & Kitchen in Fairfield, CT is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.
Highest Education Level
Sous Chefs offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Sous Chef position
- Wellness
- Menu Planning
- Seasonal Menus
- French Cuisine
- Knife Skills
- Line Cooking
- Plate Presentation
- Food Cost Management
- Sautéing
- Portion Control
- Sauce Making
- a la carte
- Soup Making
- Kitchen Management
- Degree in Culinary Arts
- Food Quality
- Pastry Making
- Back of House
- Batch Cooking
- Recipe Development
- Menu Writing
- Culinary Management
- Banquet Catering
- Menu Development
- Food Preparation
- Labor Cost Management
- Food Handling
- Food Plating
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- Culinary Arts
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Sanitation
- Food and Beverage Management
- Food Safety
- Cooking
- Cost Management
- Ordering
- Interviewing
- Purchasing
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Presentation
- Events
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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