Sous Chef Jobs in Arizona

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 - $65,000-$80,000

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Join our family-run restaurant as our next Sous Chef and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen!...

Cook II

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 1 day ago

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Sous Chef

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago

How You'll Do It Supervise the team in providing best-in-class culinary experiences Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement Delegate tasks Demonstrate Topgolf's Core Values: Fun,...

Cook II

  • Glendale, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Line Cook/Sous Chef

  • Jerome, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jerome, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Join the Asylum Restaurant staff for top pay and a fun, friendly staff and a unique mountainside location in the historic Jerome Grand Hotel. Seeking a full time AM/PM Line Cook with current,...

Sous Chef (Honey & Vine)

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago

The Sous Chef will actively and independently manage all aspect of employee relations to ensure a positive harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment within the kitchen area under the supervision...

Cook II (EDR/Grave Shift)

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Closing Date: April 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour This position is responsible for preparing all types of hot and cold food items in the dining areas of the enterprise, This...

Sous Chef OEM

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 5 days ago

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Cook II (Sportsbook Bar)

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Closing Date: April 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour This position is responsible for preparing all types of hot and cold food items in the dining areas of the enterprise, This...

Cook II (Food Court)

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Closing Date: April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour This position is responsible for preparing all types of hot and cold food items in the dining areas of the enterprise, This...

Sous Chef

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team!...

Sous Chef

  • Waddell, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Waddell, AZ
  • 10 days ago

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Cook II

  • Glendale, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 10 days ago

Uses and or learns proper knife skills, cooking techniques, cooking methods and terminology....

Sous Chef OEM-Full Service Restaurant 1

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 12 days ago

L'Auberge de Sedona 301 L'Auberge Lane PO Box B Sedona, AZ 86336 88 Room Resort Managed By Evolution Hospitality OEM Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time...

Cook II

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Basic knife skills Ability to handle kitchen equipment Use a Point of Sale (POS) system High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred Possess or be willing and able to obtain Food Handler certificate...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Arizona

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 Arizona 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 Arizona
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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