Sous Chef Jobs
Sous Chef jobs are open across fine dining, hotels, resorts, healthcare foodservice, and corporate catering, from junior sous chef to executive sous chef, with specializations in pastry, banquet, and farm-to-table cuisine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead and oversee our culinary and hospitality operations. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of food service, kitchen management, and team supervision within a fast-paced, fine dining environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food production, menu planning, and hospitality management, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As an executive leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure food safety standards are met, and foster a positive team culture that emphasizes quality, efficiency, and innovation.
DUTIES
- Lead and supervise culinary teams across various departments including kitchen, catering, and dietary services to ensure smooth daily operations
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service to uphold high standards of quality and consistency in a fine dining setting
- Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization
- Develop and implement menu plans that align with customer preferences, dietary requirements, and seasonal ingredients
- Coordinate shift management, staffing schedules, and training programs to ensure adequate coverage and team development
- Enforce food safety regulations and maintain compliance with health standards across all food service activities
- Collaborate with the catering department to plan large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution from setup to service
- Supervise dietary department operations to meet specific nutritional needs while maintaining culinary excellence
- Oversee kitchen management tasks including food production workflows, inventory management, and cost control measures
- Foster a culture of teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement within the culinary staff
Experience
- Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment with a focus on fine dining or catering services
- Extensive banquet experience managing large-scale events with diverse menu offerings
- Strong background in food production, culinary arts, and kitchen management with hands-on cooking skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in team management, staff training, and operational oversight
- Knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP or local health regulations
- Experience in inventory management, cost control, and menu planning within the food industry
- Familiarity with dietary department operations and specialized nutritional requirements is preferred
- Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced setting
- Background in hospitality or restaurant management with experience overseeing multiple departments is highly desirable
Join us as an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team toward excellence! Bring your passion for food service management, your leadership skills, and your commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. We value energetic professionals eager to make an impact through innovation and teamwork!
PAY
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
In person
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead and oversee our culinary and hospitality operations. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of food service, kitchen management, and team supervision within a fast-paced, fine dining environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food production, menu planning, and hospitality management, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. As an executive leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure food safety standards are met, and foster a positive team culture that emphasizes quality, efficiency, and innovation.
DUTIES
- Lead and supervise culinary teams across various departments including kitchen, catering, and dietary services to ensure smooth daily operations
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service to uphold high standards of quality and consistency in a fine dining setting
- Manage inventory control and food handling procedures to minimize waste and optimize resource utilization
- Develop and implement menu plans that align with customer preferences, dietary requirements, and seasonal ingredients
- Coordinate shift management, staffing schedules, and training programs to ensure adequate coverage and team development
- Enforce food safety regulations and maintain compliance with health standards across all food service activities
- Collaborate with the catering department to plan large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution from setup to service
- Supervise dietary department operations to meet specific nutritional needs while maintaining culinary excellence
- Oversee kitchen management tasks including food production workflows, inventory management, and cost control measures
- Foster a culture of teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement within the culinary staff
Experience
- Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment with a focus on fine dining or catering services
- Extensive banquet experience managing large-scale events with diverse menu offerings
- Strong background in food production, culinary arts, and kitchen management with hands-on cooking skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in team management, staff training, and operational oversight
- Knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP or local health regulations
- Experience in inventory management, cost control, and menu planning within the food industry
- Familiarity with dietary department operations and specialized nutritional requirements is preferred
- Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced setting
- Background in hospitality or restaurant management with experience overseeing multiple departments is highly desirable
Join us as an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team toward excellence! Bring your passion for food service management, your leadership skills, and your commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. We value energetic professionals eager to make an impact through innovation and teamwork!
PAY
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
In person
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Omni Hotels24
- Aramark18
- MGM Resorts International15
- Troon14
- Sodexo13
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism93
- Food & Beverage54
- Retail39
- Sports & Recreation38
- Education20
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sous chef jobs.
- Minimum two to four years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Current ServSafe Manager or equivalent food safety certification
- Demonstrated ability to lead and train a kitchen team during service
- Proficiency in recipe development, menu costing, and portion control
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent vocational training from an accredited program
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and vendor communication
Tips for Your Sous Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to each kitchen
List the specific cuisines, proteins, and cooking techniques you've led, not just your job titles. Hiring chefs scan for menu-building experience and volume, so note covers per service and kitchen size to stand out from generic applications.
Earn a ServSafe Manager certification
Most sous chef postings require a current food handler or manager certification. If yours is expired or you don't have one yet, renew or complete it before applying so you clear automated screening and show you're ready to supervise a line.
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 openings by meal period or concept
Filter for the service format you want, whether that's breakfast-heavy hotel operations, late-night fine dining, or high-volume cafeteria environments. Matching your experience to the concept makes your application far more compelling than a blanket approach.
Prep a dish list and cost sheet for interviews
Many sous chef interviews include a practical component or ask you to walk through a menu you've developed. Bring a one-page dish list with food cost percentages to show you understand both the craft and the business side of running a kitchen.
Negotiate start date around kitchen calendar
Avoid accepting offers that start during a venue's peak season without transition time. Propose a start date that gives you a week to shadow the outgoing team or review existing prep lists before you're fully responsible for the line.
Sous Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sous chefs?
The companies hiring the most sous chefs right now include Omni Hotels, Aramark, and MGM Resorts International, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hotel groups, resort operators, and large healthcare foodservice companies consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many sous chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of sous chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is in most settings. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include recipe development consulting, culinary content creation, and corporate menu planning roles that do not require daily on-site supervision.
How do you become a sous chef?
You typically start as a line cook or prep cook, building speed and consistency on a specific station before moving into a lead line cook or chef de partie role. From there, you take on scheduling, ordering, and training responsibilities that prepare you to step into a sous chef position. A culinary degree or formal apprenticeship accelerates the path, but demonstrated leadership on a high-volume line carries equal weight with most hiring chefs.
Can you get hired as a sous chef without much experience?
You can get hired as a sous chef with limited experience if you apply to smaller independent restaurants, food halls, or fast-casual concepts that carry smaller teams and flatter hierarchies. Emphasizing any experience where you directed other cooks, managed prep lists, or covered for a chef during service helps bridge the gap. Some employers also promote internally from strong line cook candidates who show leadership instincts early.
What does the sous chef interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a phone or video screen with an HR contact or operations manager, followed by an in-person interview with the executive chef or general manager. Many kitchens then ask finalists to complete a working interview or tasting, where you prepare a dish that reflects your style and technical range. References from previous chefs you've reported to carry significant weight in the final decision.
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. Search for roles that match your experience and preferred kitchen environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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