Sous Chef Jobs in Delray Beach, FL

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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Banquet Sous Chef

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

About the role The Banquet Sous Chef partners with and reports to the Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and provide dynamic leadership support for the kitchen, ensuring thorough people development...

Cook II

  • Riviera Beach, FL (24 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (24 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

United States Marriott's Oceana Palms Sales & Marketing IN HOUSE VACATION SALES CONCIERGE - LOBBY (*UP TO $2K SIGN-ON BONUS) IN MARRIOTT'S OCEANA PALMS AT MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Date Posted:...

Cook II

  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 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

  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more....

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Number 24187174 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP...

Production Sous Chef

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Addison Reserve Country Club and Association is seeking a talented, versatile Production Sous Chef to join our award-winning culinary team....

Cook II - Nyy Steakhouse - FT

  • Coconut Creek, FL (16 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Coconut Creek, FL (16 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the incumbent assists with preparation of foods in assigned kitchen outlet....

Pool Bar II - Sous Chef - FT

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of...

Beach Club Sous Chef

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Delray Beach, FL (1 mile from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (1 mile from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Sous Chef - Delray Beach FL Salary: $60000 - $70000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!...

Restaurant Sous Chef The Cove

  • Deerfield Beach, FL (10 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (10 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Restaurant Sous Chef - The Cove Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Type: Full-Time Positions Available: 2 Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 Where salty vibes meet serious culinary talent....

Banquet Sous Chef

  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Supervision & Training: Train all associates in the kitchen on job duties, including plate presentation and display work....

Banquet Sous Chef - The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection

  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Supervision & Training: Train all associates in the kitchen on job duties, including plate presentation and display work....

Embassy Suites West Palm Beach @ PGA Blvd - Station Cook II

  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (18 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Meet with Sous Chef/Station Cook I to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance Start prep work on items needed for the particular...

Sous Chef

  • Riviera Beach, FL (24 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (24 miles from Delray Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Event Planning and Catering teams to create menus that align with clients' needs and expectations....

Demographic Data for Delray Beach, FL

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Delray Beach, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Delray Beach, FL 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 Delray Beach, FL
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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