Occupation
Sous Chef
A Sous Chef is the second-in-command in a professional kitchen, running the line during service and stepping in for the Executive Chef as needed. They handle menu planning support, enforce food safety standards, manage kitchen staff and workflow, and oversee inventory control to keep the kitchen stocked and costs in check. This role is held by an experienced cook with strong culinary techniques and leadership ability who is often on a path toward an Executive Chef position.
How much does a Sous Chef make?
Too few Sous Chef postings state pay to publish a median yet: 2 of 4 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Sous Chef roles?
4 open Sous Chef roles from 3 employers.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Sous Chef in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
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- 3
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Open Sous Chef roles (4)
MWR Sous Chef
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Fallon, NV · $21 / hour
This Navy food service role supports a head chef in managing large-scale meal preparation across multiple facilities, overseeing cooks, training staff, and ensuring quality and efficiency in a high-volume catering environment. It suits experienced cooks ready to step into a supervisory position with responsibility for kitchen operations and personnel management.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
LN Venues, Sous Chef - House of Blues New Orleans
Live Nation Entertainment
New Orleans, LA
This Sous Chef role manages the kitchen operations, staff, and food costs for House of Blues New Orleans, reporting to the Executive Chef. It suits someone with kitchen leadership experience who can balance operational excellence, team development, and financial performance in a high-volume entertainment venue.
Listed on Live Nation Entertainment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sous Chef
Tournament Players Club
Blaine, MN
Listed on Tournament Players Club’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sous Chef
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Naval Academy, Maryland · $25 – $30 / hour
This role prepares food for banquet events at the U.S. Naval Academy's dining facility, managing ingredients, equipment, and kitchen operations while assisting the executive chef. It suits experienced culinary professionals who can work independently in a high-volume catering environment and supervise kitchen staff when needed.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (9)
Where Sous Chefs commonly go next: Chef, Chef De Cuisine, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager.
Management Chef - Waldorf Astoria New York
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
New York, NY
Lead culinary operations across a luxury hotel kitchen, overseeing quality, food safety, and team direction to ensure guests enjoy distinctive dining experiences. This role suits an experienced chef ready to move into leadership, balancing technical kitchen expertise with management of staff and vendor relationships.
Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Supervisory Chef NF-03
Defense Logistics Agency
Richmond, VA · $43,827 – $48,001
This supervisory role oversees a full food service operation including sit-down dining and catering at a federal logistics facility in Richmond, Virginia. You'll manage menus, staff, budgets, and kitchen safety while balancing nutrition and quality across a substantial culinary program.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Chef
Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood
Charlotte, NC
Listed on Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood’s careers site · Apply there ↗
On-Call Chef
Pixar
Emeryville · $24 – $31 / hour
This role supports Pixar's on-site cafés by assisting senior chefs with menu planning, kitchen operations, and staff management for high-volume daily service. It suits experienced kitchen leaders who want structured daytime hours and the chance to work with a skilled team on seasonal, from-scratch cooking.
Listed on Pixar’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Chef
Marriott International
Savannah, GA
Listed on Marriott International’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Line Cook 3 - Seasonal
Powdr Corporation
Full-time · $19 / hour
A leadership role in Zion Lodge's kitchen overseeing meal preparation and staff training for the historic park lodge's dining operations. Suited for experienced cooks ready to move into supervision while working in a unique national park setting with onsite housing provided.
Listed on Powdr Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Kitchen Manager
Dave & Buster's
Full-time · Tyler, TX · $63,527 – $74,738
Lead the back-of-house operations at a high-volume restaurant-entertainment venue, where you'll hire and develop kitchen staff, manage food and labor costs, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, loves mentoring teams, and has proven kitchen management experience in a fast-paced setting.
Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Chef de Cuisine
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Vientiane Prefecture, Lao People's Democratic Republic, LA
Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Sous Chef- NoMad Detroit
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Detroit, MI
An executive sous chef role leading culinary operations at a Detroit hotel, balancing kitchen management and guest-focused hospitality to create memorable dining experiences.
Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Roles similar to Sous Chef (15)
From Chef, Chef De Cuisine, Head Baker, Kitchen Manager, Pastry Chef, Restaurant Manager.
Management Chef - Waldorf Astoria New York
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
New York, NY
Lead culinary operations across a luxury hotel kitchen, overseeing quality, food safety, and team direction to ensure guests enjoy distinctive dining experiences. This role suits an experienced chef ready to move into leadership, balancing technical kitchen expertise with management of staff and vendor relationships.
Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Supervisory Chef NF-03
Defense Logistics Agency
Richmond, VA · $43,827 – $48,001
This supervisory role oversees a full food service operation including sit-down dining and catering at a federal logistics facility in Richmond, Virginia. You'll manage menus, staff, budgets, and kitchen safety while balancing nutrition and quality across a substantial culinary program.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Chef
Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood
Charlotte, NC
Listed on Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Restaurant Manager
Circle K
Huntsville, AL
Listed on Circle K’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Restaurant Manager
Marriott International
Sarasota, FL
Listed on Marriott International’s careers site · Apply there ↗
On-Call Chef
Pixar
Emeryville · $24 – $31 / hour
This role supports Pixar's on-site cafés by assisting senior chefs with menu planning, kitchen operations, and staff management for high-volume daily service. It suits experienced kitchen leaders who want structured daytime hours and the chance to work with a skilled team on seasonal, from-scratch cooking.
Listed on Pixar’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Restaurant Manager
Dave & Buster's
Pittsburgh, PA
Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Line Cook 3 - Seasonal
Powdr Corporation
Full-time · $19 / hour
A leadership role in Zion Lodge's kitchen overseeing meal preparation and staff training for the historic park lodge's dining operations. Suited for experienced cooks ready to move into supervision while working in a unique national park setting with onsite housing provided.
Listed on Powdr Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Pastry Chef
Brookshire Grocery Company
Edmond, OK
This pastry chef role involves preparing and decorating baked goods like cakes, donuts, and cookies in a grocery store bakery, operating commercial equipment, and maintaining product displays and food safety standards. It suits someone with foundational baking experience who enjoys both the creative and operational sides of a bakery department.
Listed on Brookshire Grocery Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Restaurant Manager
Shake Shack
Full-time · Chicago, IL · $53,227 – $65,603
Lead daily operations at a Shake Shack location, managing staff, guest experience, and community engagement in a fast-paced quick-service restaurant environment. This role suits someone with restaurant management experience who enjoys coaching teams and building local brand presence.
Listed on Shake Shack’s careers site · Apply there ↗