Sous Chef Jobs in Alabama

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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Part Time Sous Chef

  • Loxley, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Loxley, AL
  • 2 days ago

AS SOUS CHEF YOU'LL Be driven to smash targets with your team. Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of....

Chef de Partie - Sol Tropikal Durres

  • AL
  • 11 days ago
  • AL
  • 11 days ago

Oversee a section of the Kitchen and ensure that it runs according to performance standards established by the Executive Chef and/or the Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Prattville, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Prattville, AL
  • 12 days ago

Collaborates seamlessly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Culinary Supervisors, harmonizing the kitchen's rhythm....

Sous Chef- Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 16 days ago

We are looking for outgoing team players to fill our spots as: Sous Chef Sodexo Live! Information: At Sodexo Live!...

Cook II

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook...

Sous Chef Sol Tropikal Durres

  • AL
  • 20 days ago
  • AL
  • 20 days ago

Be proud to belong to Melia as we are proud of you Sol Tropikal is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

CHEF, SOUS - Hyundai - Montgomery AL - 10pm to 7 am

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 27 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef - University of Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary As a Sous Chef, you will be pivotal in managing the culinary operations, particularly during high-volume services catering to 3,000 individuals per session....

Sous Chef - Birmingham, AL

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Sous Chef - Swampers Bar & Grille

  • Florence, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in preparing and presenting exceptional dishes that delight our guests....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 90+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Baptist Prattville - 2105 East South Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36116 Note: online applications accepted only....

Chef Sous

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ 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,...

Sous Chef

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ days ago

WHAT OUR SOUS CHEFS DO Our Sous Chefs are skilled chefs who combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

Sous Chef - University of Alabama

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary As a Sous Chef, you will be pivotal in managing the culinary operations, particularly during high-volume services catering to 3,000 individuals per session....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Alabama offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.4%
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 Alabama
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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