Sous Chef Jobs in Buford, GA

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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Kitchen Chef for Japanese Restaurant in Lawrenceville/Snellville

  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for "Kitchen Chef" (for Japanese Restaurant at Lawrenceville/Snellville) *Please send your name and phone number with your brief self introduction

Sous Chef

  • Chamblee, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chamblee, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($50,000.00 - $55,000.00) Required Skills Advanced Knife Skills Team Player Fish Butchery Cleanliness Food Safety Knowledge Efficient Meat Butchery basic knowledge...

Sous Chef I

  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary GAINESVILLE, GA As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions in a hospital retail setting....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 days ago

A successful PASTRY SOUS CHEF have 3+ years' experience in Italian, steakhouse, and Asian desserts while managing production and a-la-carte service in an upscale yet approachable food focused environment...

Cook II

  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 17 days ago

Chef or Lead Cook which may include: Breading, freezing, thawing, proofing, baking Preparing meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables for roasting and grilling Prepare stocks and basic soups according...

Sous Chef

  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ 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

  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ 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....

Chef Sous

  • Milton, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milton, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: The Executive Sous Chef assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the main, grill, and/or banquet kitchens (i.e., ordering, scheduling, sanitation, maintenance, employee development,...

Sous Chef OEM

  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Works closely with the Executive Chef to plan and direct food preparation in kitchens. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their...

Demographic Data for Buford, GA

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Buford, GA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA
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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