Sous Chef Jobs in California

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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HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT

Sous Chef

Join our team at Highlands Ranch Resort as a Sous Chef and be a part of creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests....

Reata Glen

Cook II - Line Cook - Full Time

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 (Glacier NP)

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 16 days ago

Chef does, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up....

Employee Dining Room Sous Chef (Glacier NP)

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 16 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 - OC

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago

May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station....

Sous Chef - Stevenson School

  • CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • CA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary Embrace an outstanding opportunity as a Sous Chef at Flik Independent School Dining, supporting the account at Stevenson School....

Sous Chef

  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA
  • 10 hours 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...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Montecito, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Rosewood Miramar Beach, a Rosewood Hotel, is looking for an exceptional Banquet Sous Chef....

The Revere Room - Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Montecito, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Rosewood Miramar Beach, a Rosewood Hotel and The Revere Room, is looking for an exceptional Sous Chef....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location: SOM Cafe Arbor - 453 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94304. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook II

  • Carmel, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Carmel, CA
  • 10 hours ago

and banquet kitchen during service or at the discretion of the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef Ensure each guest receives consistent services and products Develop your craft from one of the area's...

Cook II (Part Time)

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Property At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment...

Sous Chef

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Position Title: SOUS CHEF-SUNNYVALE, CA Salary: $105,000/annually New Hire Schedule: Monday- Friday 5 a.m to 3 p.m....

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $71,000 / year Apply Today Hiring – Sous Chef Hiring Immediately Why Flower Child?...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in California

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 California 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 California
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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