Sous Chef Jobs in Bowie, MD

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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Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago

KNEAD is seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef for our soon to open restaurant (end of summer 2025), MI VIDA WHARF in VIRGINIA BEACH....

Cook II

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 1 day 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 - Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor is searching for a talented Sous Chef to help lead their culinary team!...

Sous Chef

  • Chevy Chase, MD (18 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (18 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Description Upscale Restaurant Chef (Sous Chef) Chevy Chase Club is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our upscale dining team....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 2 years experience in a fine dining restaurant as sous chef....

Baker/Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Miriam's Kitchen Baker/Sous Chef in Washington , District Of Columbia ABOUT MIRIAMS KITCHEN Miriams Kitchen works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with menu planning and food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality. Monitor and control food inventory, assisting in ordering and stock management....

Asian Restaurant Line Cook II - Full-Time - Luk Fu - Maryland

  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Min Compensation USD $17.00/Hr. Max Compensation USD $17.00/Hr. Overview Why We Need Your Talents: Prepares, seasons, and cooks, soups, meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, desserts, and other Pan...

Asian Sous Chef - Full Time - Luk Fu - Maryland

  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (12 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Why We Need Your Talents: The Sous Chef position in Luk Fu is responsible for managing the day to day activities and processes, procedures and training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers...

Food Service - Jr Sous Chef

  • Baltimore, MD (22 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (22 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Leadership & Teamwork At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role (Sous Chef, Senior Line Cook, or equivalent) in a high-volume kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Albi is seeking Sous Chef who is highly motivated and passionate about cooking....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago

T he Sous Chef supports all key areas of the companys food service and contributes to the guests overall experience by creating a delicious and memorable meal....

Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and daily operations. Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and performance....

Junior Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Bowie, MD)
  • 10 days ago

**Position Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team....

Demographic Data for Bowie, MD

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Bowie, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Bowie, MD 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 Bowie, MD
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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