Sous Chef Jobs in West 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

  • Riviera Beach, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (5 miles from West Palm 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
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm 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
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm 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....

Production Sous Chef

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

Beach Club Sous Chef

  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm 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 (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm 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!...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • West Palm 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
  • 9 days ago
  • West Palm 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
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm 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 (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (5 miles from West Palm 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....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • N Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • N Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Requirement : Previous sous chef experience, ServSafe certification, and knowledge of every aspect of BOH are preferred but not required....

Sous Chef for Honeybelle

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

Sous Chef for Honeybelle Full Time PGA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1107 Summary: Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality...

Sous Chef

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago

Job Details Job Purpose The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen operations. This leader ensures a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen....

Cook II

  • Jupiter, FL (15 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (15 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ 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...

Sous Chef

  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ 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...

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in West Palm 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 West 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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