Sous Chef Jobs in Agoura Hills, CA

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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Sushi server and kitchen chef jap cuisine

  • Simi Valley, CA (8 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (8 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Hai sushi Restaurant located in 1101 E. Los Angeles Ave Simi Valley, CA 93065 is looking for a server and a kitchen chef Server posicion is lunch time and dinner time availability Kitchen chef is...

Cook II Restaurants

  • Marina del Rey, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $30.25/hour Job Number 24214893 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, California,...

Sous Chef

  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position: Sous Chef Shifts, Time, and Days: Sun-Thur, 10:30am-7:00pm Pay Range: $25.00-$26.00 Oakmont of Agoura Hills is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus...

Junior Sous Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (17 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Jr Sous Chef is responsible for working quickly and efficiently to support the team and ensure that the chefs standards are maintained....

Sous Chef

  • North Hills, CA (17 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Hills, CA (17 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Extensive experience as an Sous Chef in a high-volume, scratch-cooking kitchen environment....

On Call Banquet Cook II, Part Time

  • Oxnard, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 11 days ago

A Cook II is responsible for preparing cold food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. What will I be doing? As a Cook II, you...

Sous Chef/Healthcare Dining Manager

  • Camarillo, CA (18 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA (18 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Culinary Arts degree or certification or a minimum of 3 years culinary experience at the Sous Chef level or equivalent....

Sous Chef

  • Westchester, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Westchester, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 24 days ago

We're on the hunt for a talented Sous Chef who will breathe life into our vision of delivering unmatched experiences that tease all five senses....

Sous Chef

  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 25 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

  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Italian-American restaurant in Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced Sous Chef....

Sous Chef

  • Oxnard, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (24 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 60+ 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

  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burbank, CA (23 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant. Additionally, the Sous Chef supports managing quality in all aspects of their job....

Sous Chef

  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Agoura Hills, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Report all maintenance and or repair needs to Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous-Chef, or Executive Chef....

Demographic Data for Agoura Hills, CA

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Agoura Hills, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Agoura Hills, CA 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 Agoura Hills, CA
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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