Sous Chef Jobs in Beach Haven, NJ

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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Buffet Sous Chef - Borgata

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

THE JOB: As a Buffet Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in crafting an unforgettable culinary experience....

Seasonal Sous Chef

  • Beach Haven, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Beach Haven, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes....

Sous Chef

  • Beach Haven, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Beach Haven, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes....

Sous Chef-Culinary

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Overview The Sous Chef leads a diverse team while delivering high quality food. This culinary professional possesses leadership skills with a strong background in kitchen management....

Sous Chef

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Sous Chef -The Deck (Seasonal)

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Overview Sous Chef- The Deck (Seasonal) The Sous Chef leads a diverse team while delivering high quality food....

Head Chef, Sous chef, Busser, Waiters needed in Toms River Restaurant

  • Toms River, NJ (24 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (24 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

un Head Chef, Sous chef, Busser, Waiters needed in Tom's River Restaurant (Toms River) Lutali compensation: Boe employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Head chef, busser, waiter New...

Sous Chef - Icon-Seasonal

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview This position is responsible for managing diverse and unique food production areas. The candidate must be able to demonstrate culinary, management, and administrative skills....

Sous Chef-Backstage-Seasonal

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, incumbent is responsible for supervising the staff and daily operations of the kitchen....

Sous Chef - Backstage

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, incumbent is responsible for supervising the staff and daily operations of the kitchen....

Sous Chef - In Room Dining

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview This position is responsible for managing diverse and unique food for In Room Dining. The candidate must be able to demonstrate culinary, management, and administrative skills....

Sous Chef - Fresh Harvest

  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (22 miles from Beach Haven, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, incumbent is responsible for supervising the staff and daily operations of the kitchen....

Demographic Data for Beach Haven, NJ

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Beach Haven, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Beach Haven, NJ 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 Beach Haven, NJ
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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