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

  • Bartlett, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 30+ days ago

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

LITTLE REY SOUS CHEF UP TO $65K/yr. + BONUS (Nashville)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Little Rey is looking for an energetic and precise Sous Chef!...

Sous Chef - Jason Aldean's/Sun Diner, Gatlinburg

  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 16 hours ago

The Sous Chef is responsible for monitoring the quality of the food, following all safety regulations, and ensuring food comes out in a timely manner....

Cook II- Memphis Marriott East

  • Memphis, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Meet with Sous Chef/Station Cook I to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance Start prep work on items needed for the particular...

Cook II - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 1 day ago

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited...

Cook II - Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort - Full Time Year Round

  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef or Sous Chef, including sauteing, production, plating and grilling Ensures assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus and banquets Checks product...

Sous Chef

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

Now Hiring: Culinary Leader for Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant Downtown. We are seeking a dynamic and professional culinary leader to join our award-winning fine dining restaurant. The ideal...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

As a Sous Chef you will be working with and assisting our Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine....

Sous Chef

  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

Assists the chef with overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen and maintaining the highest quality food products and service. Oversees kitchen cleanliness in accordance with sanitation...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

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

Sous Chef at Scouts Pub in Franklin

  • Franklin, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 6 days ago

of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, and sanitation and cleanliness....

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Troubadour Golf & Field Club is seeking a Sous Chef to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department....

Banquets Cook II

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Chef Pick up products from stores in accordance with HACCP guidelines and Company policies Assist with daily inventory of assigned station for daily requisitions and provide daily per levels to Chef...

Sous Chef - Christ Presbyterian Academy

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

CulinArt Sector Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 / year CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining...

Sous Chef - Christ Presbyterian Academy

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 / year CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states,...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 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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