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.

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Azure Cook II

  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Additional Information Job Number 25039941 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33602 VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Pastry Cook II

  • Orlando, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Additional Information Grande Lakes Orlando Job Number 25042679 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Grande Lakes Shared Service, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida,...

Cook II

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Additional Information Job Number 25042768 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas, United States, 76051...

Sous Chef

  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 hours ago

The Sous Chef works collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Community Managers and other Culinary and Dining team members....

HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT

Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Highlands Ranch Resort, you will be responsible for menu planning, ensuring food quality, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining food cost and portion control....

Sous Chef (Harrah's Philadelphia)

  • Chester, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 1 day ago

Room Chef,/Sous Chef. Is able to work in smoke filled environment, and is able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to obtain and maintain PA Harness license....

Cook II - Lead Cook (Denali Cabins)

  • AK
  • 3 days ago
  • AK
  • 3 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook II - Lead Line (Homestead)

  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 3 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Cook II - Lead Cook (Talkeetna)

  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 3 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. Get discounts on hotel stays, dining,...

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Madison Square Garden is searching for a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented culinary staff. In this position, you will act as the Chef of an area or department....

Great American Restaurants

Sous Chef

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...

Sous Chef

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....

Sous Chef - Ruscello - Ala Moana

  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 8 days ago
  • Kaneohe, HI
  • 8 days ago

As a chef on our Restaurant team, youll play a dual role part kitchen genius, part artist. A day in the life Complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs...

Chef / Sous Chef

  • Southampton, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Southampton, NY
  • 8 days ago

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Chef / Sous Chef to join our dynamic hospitality culinary team....

Sous Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
Certified Sous Chef (CSC): Master Culinary FundamentalsThis comprehensive program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to master culinary fundamentals and prepare you for the CSC...
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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs Nationwide

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 offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.5%
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
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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