Could I Be a Sous Chef?
A Good Sous Chef Will Straddle the Line Between a Chef and a Cook, According to Author Michael Gibney, a Celebrated Chef Who Started at 16 in the Kitchen and...
A good sous chef will straddle the line between a chef and a cook, according to author Michael Gibney, a celebrated chef who started at 16 in the kitchen and was a sous chef by the time he was 22. Gibney described it as one of the most intense jobs you would hold – because it's essentially two jobs.
What are the requirements to be a sous chef?
- Bachelor's degree in culinary science or relevant field.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
- Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
- Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
Is being a sous chef hard?
Sous chefs typically work long hours in overheated and sometimes crowded kitchens. The long hours and the pressure to always deliver great food can make sous chef work challenging. Sous chefs can work in a variety of places, including restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, hotels, private companies and schools.
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