Sous Chef Jobs in Washington

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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Cook II (Per Diem/Days)

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: $21.79 - $32.69 Why join Overlake? We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and...

Sous Chef, Full-time

  • Marysville, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef, Full-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Marysville, OH (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role ofSous Chef, Full-time....

Cook II (Full Time)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a COOK II (FULL TIME) position. Location : Compass at Microsoft Redmond, WA 98052 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full Time; Monday thru Friday,...

Cook II - Hilton Motif Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for its next Cook II to join their dynamic team and assist within Banquets and the Cafeteria. Located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, this...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

We're currently seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with the leadership skills to motivate an amazing team, all while managing the daily (and detailed) operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch...

Sous Chef & Line Cook

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Octapascafe.com Looking to: Sous Chef and Line Cook Positive attitude and desire to learn 2 years experience full service restaurant fine dining hot prep cold prep Oyster shucking Meat & Fish fabrication...

Sous Chef Great Pay No Holidays

  • Lacey, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lacey, WA
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for an experienced line cook with excellent sautee skills. We are a very busy authentic Italian restaurant looking for the right person with knowledge and experience in Italian...

Cook II - DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Come join the team at Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center located across the street from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and just a short drive from Downtown Seattle. From a friendly...

Sous -Chef

  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 6 days ago

un Sous -Chef (Spokane) Lilac Lanes & Casino compensation: Starts at $20.00 and will get an increase after probation period. employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Cook Looking for...

Cook II

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

The Cook II is responsible for preparing food products utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standard recipes and plating guidelines; and meeting production schedules in accordance with...

Chef, Sous (Full Time)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a CHEF, SOUS (FULL TIME) position. Location: Cricket Cafe 440 TERRY AVE. N., Seattle, WA 98109 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full Time;...

Chef, Sous (Full Time)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a CHEF, SOUS (FULL TIME) position. Location : Cricket Cafe 440 TERRY AVE. N., Seattle, WA 98109 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full Time; M-F...

Chef / Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

Chef / Sous Chef The Cook is responsible for performing food preparation and production tasks efficiently and accurately while following safe food handling policies, procedures, and recipes....

Sous Chef

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 11 days ago

Solid knife skills required. Basic math and computation skills required. Basic computer proficiency required....

Sous Chef - Everett, WA

  • Everett, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 13 days ago

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

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Salary for Sous Chef Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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