Sous Chef Jobs in Tennessee

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

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed. Other duties as assigned....

Sous Chef - Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa - Full Time Year Round

  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Assists in conducting periodic food inventories Manages the AM or PM kitchen staff in the absence of a Sous Chef or the Executive Chef Assists the Sous Chefs & Executive Chef with departmental human...

PM Sous Chef- Sheraton Brentwood, TN

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled PM Sous Chef to join our team at Sheraton Brentwood, TN....

Cook II

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

You'll need to have a decent understanding of things like a la carte cooking, presentation, gourmet dining, food safety, and other general kitchen policies and procedures from your previous experience...

Sous Chef - Chattanooga, TN

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Culinary Team Sous Chef at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee About the Role: FISD is seeking an energetic and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team at McCallie School located...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Your success with us requires these qualifications: Degree in Culinary Science or a related certificate/training preferred Fine dining Sous Chef experience....

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Clarendale at Bellevue Place is recruiting for a hospitality focused Sous Chef, to provide full-scope, hands-on dining room management in the Culinary Services Department....

Experienced Sous Chef Fine Dining Steakhouse Jacksons Prime

  • Jackson, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 2 days ago

2025, is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team....

Experienced Sous Chef Fine Dining Steakhouse Jacksons Prime

  • Jonesborough, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Jonesborough, TN
  • 2 days ago

Our Sous Chef will play a key leadership role in ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation in our kitchen....

Sous Chef

  • Bartlett, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 3 days ago

The Sous Chef works collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Community Managers and other Culinary and Dining team members....

Sous Chef

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a healthcare facility....

Cook II - Nashville Sounds

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Job Listing: Cook I I At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Sous Chef Dicey's Tavern diceystavern KITCHEN FULL-TIME NASHVILLE Title: Sous Chef s to: Executive Chef, General Manager, and Culinary Director(s) of Operations Position Objective: The Sous Chef is...

Pastry Cook II

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25039814 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203 VIEW ON...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Apply Today Hiring – Sous Chef Hiring Immediately Why Blanco?...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Sous Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Sous Chefs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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