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Sous Chef jobs are open across fine dining, hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and contract food service, from lead line cook to executive sous chef, with specializations in pastry, banquet, and farm-to-table cuisine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while maintaining high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards. What You’ll Do: • Oversee daily food production and presentation • Support supervision and coaching of dining team members • Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance • Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls • Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs • Enforce HACCP and food safety standards • Support special events, banquets, and catering • Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations You help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance while supporting regulatory readiness. Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Operations and Deliver High-Quality Dining Experiences Sous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Culinary | Food Service | Dining Services | Food Safety | HospitalityPay Range:
26.75 - 33.50Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while maintaining high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards. What You’ll Do: • Oversee daily food production and presentation • Support supervision and coaching of dining team members • Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance • Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls • Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs • Enforce HACCP and food safety standards • Support special events, banquets, and catering • Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations You help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance while supporting regulatory readiness. Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Operations and Deliver High-Quality Dining Experiences Sous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Culinary | Food Service | Dining Services | Food Safety | HospitalityPay Range:
26.75 - 33.50Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- Marriott International34
- Aramark31
- The SSA19T
- Morrison Healthcare17M
- FISD16F
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism12
- Retail6
- Food & Beverage5
- Sports & Recreation2
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sous chef jobs.
- Two or more years of experience in a supervisory or lead cook role
- Current ServSafe Manager or equivalent food safety certification
- Demonstrated skill in menu development and recipe costing
- Experience managing food cost, labor scheduling, and inventory controls
- Formal culinary training or equivalent professional kitchen experience
- Ability to lead, train, and performance-manage line staff during service
Tips for Your Sous Chef Job Search
Get your food safety certification current
Most sous chef postings require a current ServSafe Manager certification. Renew before you apply so there's no delay at the offer stage, and list the expiration date on your resume so screeners don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sous chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your brigade size
If you've run a kitchen of eight, apply to operations of similar scale first. Interviews go better when your staffing and scheduling stories fit the kitchen you're interviewing for, and gaps in scale are harder to explain than gaps in cuisine.
Prepare a practical answer about food cost control
Interviewers for sous chef roles almost always ask how you've reduced waste or hit a food cost target. Walk in with a specific example, including what you changed and the outcome, even if the numbers were modest.
Follow up with a tasting portfolio if asked
After a strong interview, a one-page PDF of signature dishes with technique notes reinforces your style and seriousness. Keep it concise, professional, and free of generic plating trends that don't reflect how you actually cook.
Sous Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sous chefs?
The companies hiring the most sous chefs right now include Marriott International, Aramark, and The SSA, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hotel groups, casino operators, and contract food service companies tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many sous chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of sous chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most kitchen roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include recipe development consulting, culinary content creation, and corporate menu planning roles that sit outside a live service kitchen.
How do you become a sous chef?
You typically start as a line cook, master multiple stations, then move into a lead or chef de partie role before stepping up to sous chef. Most kitchens want candidates who've run a section independently, trained other cooks, and handled at least some scheduling or ordering. A culinary degree helps but is not universally required if your kitchen experience is strong and you can show results.
Can you get hired as a sous chef with limited experience?
Some smaller independent restaurants and fast-casual concepts will hire a strong lead cook into a sous chef title, especially if you've already handled opening or closing duties and trained staff. Being specific about which responsibilities you've owned, even informally, matters more than the title you held. Targeting kitchens whose cuisine matches what you know deeply improves your odds significantly.
What does the sous chef interview process look like?
Most sous chef interviews start with a phone screen from an HR contact or the executive chef, followed by an in-person conversation covering your background, management style, and how you've handled pressure or conflict on the line. Many kitchens then ask for a practical stage or tasting, where you cook a dish or two and work a brief service alongside the existing team before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to sous chef jobs?
You can find and apply to sous chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your experience and cuisine background, then apply directly to each listing.
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