Top 45 Sous chef Jobs in New Haven County Ct

Sous Chef / Executive Chef – Catering & Prepared Foods
Tops Marketplace —Plantsville, CT
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Senior level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
TacoDia —Newtown, CT
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Casual dining restaurant
- Sanitation
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Sous Chef with Fusion Cuisine Exp
Little Lotus —New Haven, CT
- From $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Culinary experience
- English
- Mid-level
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Sous Chef Hamden Hall Country Day School
FISD —Hamden, CT
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —New Haven, CT
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef
Elm City Social —New Haven, CT
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
Executive Chef 4
Sodexo —West Haven, CT
- $103,445 - $133,870 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Caloroso Eatery & bar —Shelton, CT
- $25 - $28 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- 401(k)
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Chef / Sous Chef
Rossini's —Cheshire, CT
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Food provided
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Executive Sous Chef - Newington
Advanced Hospitality —Newington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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SOUS CHEF / JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
Olives and Oil —New Haven, CT
- $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
Sous Chef
American Cruise Lines —Guilford, CT
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
American Cruise Lines —Guilford, CT
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Sous Chef - Fulltime
Tunxis Country Club —Farmington, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Kitchen
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Chef
Eli's on Whitney —Hamden, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Administrative experience
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Executive Sous Chef - Farmington
Advanced Hospitality —Farmington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Catering Events Chef
JDCUSTOMCATERING LLC —New Haven, CT
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Team management
- Senior level
- 2 years
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Sous Chef
Brick Walk Tavern —Fairfield, CT
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- 401(k)
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Executive Sous Chef - Newington
Sally’s Apizza —Newington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef - Farmington
Sally’s Apizza —Farmington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef / Executive Chef – Catering & Prepared Foods

Tops Marketplace -
Plantsville, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Store discount
Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Food preparation for special diets
Team supervision
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Hospitality industry experience

Full Job Description

At Tops Marketplace and Carmela Marie, we believe that great service starts with great people. As a locally owned grocery store, we’re committed to providing our community with fresh, quality products and exceptional customer care. But we can’t do it alone—we need enthusiastic, dedicated team members to help us deliver that experience every day.

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organized Sous Chef / Executive Chef to lead our catering and prepared foods operations. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has extensive large-scale cooking experience, and is passionate about transforming fresh products into high-quality prepared meals for retail sale and catered events.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, exceptional culinary talent, and the ability to work directly with customers to develop menus and grow catering sales. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily kitchen operations for catering services and prepared foods departments, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards
Lead menu development, focusing on innovative dishes that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences while maintaining cost efficiency
Supervise food production processes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across all offerings
Supervise kitchen staff and assist with scheduling, training, and daily operations
Manage inventory control, including ordering, stock rotation, waste reduction, and maintaining accurate records of food supplies
Enforce strict food safety sanitizing procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and industry best practices
Skilled at accommodating special dietary requirements
Maintain high standards of food handling, sanitation, hygiene practices, and overall kitchen safety protocols
Collaborate with store departments to identify opportunities for cross-utilization of products and reduction of waste

Experience

Proven experience in food service management within the catering or prepared foods sector; banquet experience is highly desirable
Manage food production for grab-and-go meals, hot bar items, catering platters and trays, and weddings and other full service events
Utilize raw products from multiple supermarket departments (produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, etc.) to create prepared meals and value-added items that reduce shrink and maximize profitability
Demonstrated supervising experience with a track record of leading successful culinary teams in high-volume environments
Extensive culinary background with fine dining experience preferred; strong knowledge of food production techniques and presentation skills
Familiarity with inventory management systems and cost control strategies within the food industry
Hands-on experience in menu planning, food preparation, kitchen management, and shift supervision
Knowledge of food safety regulations including sanitizing procedures and proper food handling practices
Background in managing teams as a chef or culinary leader in restaurant or hospitality settings is essential
Experience in catering operations from small events to large-scale functions; familiarity with dietary accommodations needed
Strong leadership skills combined with excellent communication abilities to motivate staff and ensure seamless service delivery.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
This is primarily a standing position where employees may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in cold temperatures when retrieving products from cooler and freezer.
Will be exposed to heat from ovens and when working at off-site venues that do not have air conditioning
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed

Employee Benefits at Tops Marketplace

Competitive Salary based on Experience
Opportunity for Creative Input
Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time
Store Discount
Flexible Schedule
Performance-Based Bonus

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have as a Sous Chef or Head Chef?
How many years of experience do you have catering large events off site?
Do you own a car or vehicle to get to work?
Do you have any restrictions in your ability to drive a car or van?

Work Location: In person

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