Sous Chef Jobs in Palm 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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Cook II

  • Lake Worth, FL (4 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Worth, FL (4 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day 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...

Cook II

  • Lantana, FL (7 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lantana, FL (7 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day 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...

Sous Chef Cafe Boulud - Palm Beach Now Hiring

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for supervising the production of food at all stations, assisting the cooks when needed, as well as supporting the Executive Chef and the executive sous chef in all aspects...

Sous Chef

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

We look forward to welcoming a talented Sous Chef to our team....

Sous Chef

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Requirements Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant....

Sous Chef

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

Development Culinary Expertise Food Safety Knowledge Mentoring Menu Planning Conflict Resolution Sous Chef Experience Customer Service Orientation Team Leadership Leadership Skills Knife Skills Positive...

Sous Chef

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

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Sous Chef for Jupiter Medical Center located in Jupiter, Florida....

Sous Chef

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 12 days ago

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Sous Chef

  • Jupiter, FL (18 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (18 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 15 days ago

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Create a relaxed destination Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen member through hands on approach focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time...

Sous Chef - The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 15 days ago

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

Sous Chef- Novecento Delray

  • Delray Beach, FL (15 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (15 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Summary of Position: Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and...

Marisol Sous Chef

  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (22 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Assists in menu planning activities. Assists in scheduling culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line....

Sous Chef

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 20 days ago

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is seeking a Sous Chef to join our exciting culinary team....

Sous Chef (PM Shift)

  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 22 days ago

The Sous Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Sous Chef will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem...

Sous Chef

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 miles from Palm Beach, FL)
  • 27 days ago

We're in search of a Sous Chef who's as passionate about great food and vibrant flavors as we are....

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Palm Beach, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Palm Beach, FL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
22.2%
High School or GED
21.5%
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 Palm 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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