Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina

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, Full-time

  • Indian Trail, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Indian Trail, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef, Full-time....

SCA Cook II Lead

  • NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • NC
  • 7 hours ago

SCA Cook II Lead **Location:** USMC GARRISON-EAST (CAMP LEJUNE) - 43830217 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided...

Sous Chef

  • Boone, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 2 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description The Inn at Crestwood is looking for a full-time, Sous Chef to provide exceptional food services to guests....

Svc2627 Cook II/Custodian III

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

SVC2627 COOK II/CUSTODIAN III JobID: 38714 Position Type: Cook/Nutrition Services/Cooks Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Clear Fork District Elementary Closing Date: 04/21/2025 County:  ...

Sous Chef

  • Hayesville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayesville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Butchery Sous Chef Experience Ability to Lift 30+ Pounds Expediting ServSafe Certified 100 Covers Per Night Read more...

Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team....

SCA Cook II

  • Cherry Point, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Cherry Point, NC
  • 5 days ago

Location Name: USMC GARRISON-EAST (CAMP LEJUNE) - 43830215 Location ID: 43830215 SCA Cook II Location: USMC GARRISON-EAST (CAMP LEJUNE) - 43830215 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY)....

Sous Chef - Edison

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production outlets....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 6 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location: bioMerieux Rodolphe - 100 Rodolphe Street, Durham, NC 27712. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cook II Seasonal

  • Mills River, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Mills River, NC
  • 6 days ago

What You Will Do Prepares all foods, prepped and plated, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or General Manager Responsible opening and closing SOPs associated...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : bioMerieux Rodolphe - 100 Rodolphe Street, Durham, NC 27712. Note: online applications accepted only....

Lake Toxaway Country Club/Lake Toxaway, NC - Sous Chef

  • Lake Toxaway, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Toxaway, NC
  • 7 days ago

The main kitchen serves a la carte lunch, dinner, and offers private event/banquet services and is open 7 days a week....

Sous Chef

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

The Sous Chef reports to the Executive Chef and acts as the Executive Chef's representative in their absence. Job Description Be a leader....

Grocery Kitchen Chef

  • Cary, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 8 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to...

Part Time Sous Chef

  • Concord, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 9 days ago

The Part Time Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Sous Chef with general duties including food preparation, planning, and service....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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