Working as a Sous Chef

What's it like to work as a Sous Chef? Read testimonies from real people who work as a Sous Chef—everything from work-life balance to career satisfaction. Hear from an expert and see top companies to work for as a Sous Chef.

Sous Chef Ratings

16K Sous Chef reviews for 8K companies

Work/Life Balance
3.2 ★
Compensation & Benefits
3.3 ★
Career Opportunity
3.5 ★
Number of Jobs on Glassdoor

799 Sous Chef Jobs

Sous Chef Reviews

What do Sous Chef professionals have to say about their job? Read through 16K Sous Chef reviews for 8K companies.
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AIDA CruisesAIDA Cruises
Chef De Parties
Dec 7, 2020

“Good working environment and enjoyable”

Marriott InternationalMarriott International
Executive Chef
Mar 1, 2021

“A perfect and happy place to work with.”

Papa John'sPapa John's
Pizza Maker
Apr 27, 2021

“Very good enjoy the day”

Natural KitchenNatural Kitchen
Sous Chef
Jan 23, 2021

“happy atmosphere to work”

Frank's Bar
Chef
Oct 24, 2021

“I love to serve people and I like to see happy customers!!”

EatHappyEatHappy
Sushi Chef
May 21, 2021

“If you choose morning shifts able to enjoy your long afternoon”

Pampered ChefPampered Chef
Chef
Mar 27, 2022

“none happy place to work”

Marriott InternationalMarriott International
Chef De Cuisine
Feb 15, 2021

“im happy working with marriott”

Top Companies for Sous Chef

Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar
3.8 ★
441 Jobs
1K Reviews
821 Salaries

Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run business, launched by father and son, Leroy Earl “Bus” Fuller and Stanley Earl Fuller in the early ‘80s and is also one of North America’s most successful independent restaurant groups. There are about 7,000 employees at 69 locations from Vancouver to Miami. Earls started with a simple idea: a laid-back burger and beer joint. Earls' early success was based on innovation, the best ingredients and great service. While keeping these core values, Earls has become a trend setting high end restaurant group known for ‘unchaining the chain’ with customized new build locations, and innovative improvements to existing restaurants. We are a force to be reckoned with in the restaurant industry where employees and partners feel a strong sense of pride representing the Earls brand.

Highly rated company
JOEY Restaurants
JOEY Restaurants
3.8 ★
305 Jobs
952 Reviews
604 Salaries

JOEY exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning and inventive culinary Chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. The JOEY Restaurant Group has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. ​ Our values shape every action we take and the decisions we make. JOEY is all about opportunity and our ongoing success is attributable to our exceptional, team-oriented, performance-driven partners who are constantly mastering their skill set. Our work environment is welcoming and inclusive, and our teams are passionate and creative. We embrace honesty and humility and are encouraged to fail forward and learn from our mistakes. Our industry-recognized performance-driven coaching culture paves the way for future leaders. Through ongoing coaching and mentorship, we directly impact the continuous learning, growth, and development of over 6000 partners within North America. ​ JOEY has been recognized as one of the Great Place to Work® Best Workplace in Canada for over a decade consecutively. These awards are a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where people are inspired to learn, grow, and discover their full potential. The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are people developers. Through ongoing coaching and mentorship, we directly impact the continuous learning, growth, and development of over 6000 partners within North America. ​We offer world-class development programs to support your continued growth in the areas of Leadership, Culinary, and Business Management. Leadership: We have received international awards for our leadership development programs which provide exceptional opportunities to grow your skills, your knowledge, and your ability to lead others. Culinary: Our Culinary programs will give you the opportunity to impact our in-house apprenticeship program, sponsor apprentices, and build on the relationships we have developed with local cooking colleges which may include guest lecturing, teaching, or curriculum development. If you work in one of our test store locations you will have a part in our product development and testing.

Highly rated for culture & values

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