SOUS CHEF

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent needed
• Many secondary training programs and 2 to 4 year degrees
• It takes either the education or experience to qualify for the ACF certified Sous Chef Exam

SALARY

• A rough estimate of a Sous Chef’s salary is between $20,000 to $50,00
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Chefs and Head Cooks make $52,160 in 2018
• Further education and experience will provide more chance at pay growth

BENEFITS

• Benefits include Dental, healthcare
• Some Sous chefs also get a cut of house profits

HOURS

• A General Manager or Executive Chef usually schedule the hours
• Is not uncommon to see Sous Chefs helping in the schedule making

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being the Executive Chefs right hand.
• Being there when the Executive cant
• Leading the Crew in procedures and what to do

JOB OUTLOOK

• The BLS estimates a growth of 11% between 2018 and 2028
• This will add
• 15,400 jobs

PERSON NEEDED

• Patience is key to being a Sous Chef
• Having great problem solving skills in the heat of the moment
• Be kind and able to lead a large crew to their goal

SOURCES

• https://study.com/articles/Sous_Chef_Educational_Requirements_for_Entering_...
• https://www.cookingschool.org/chef-benefits/
• https://www.jobmonkey.com/chefjobs/work-conditions/
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.h...