Sous Chef

What’s it all about?

• What is a Sous Chef?
• What are the tasks of a Sous Chef?
• The path to becoming a Sous Chef
• How METRO supports the Sous Chef

What are the tasks of the Sous Chef?

• Supporting and deputising for the head chef: One of the tasks of the sous chef is to support the chef de cuisine in the organisation, planning and implementation of all kitchen processes. He is familiar with all stations in the kitchen so that he can take over the management of the kitchen brigade in the head chef's absence.
• Supervision and coordination: The sous chef coordinates the preparation and presentation of the dishes and ensures that they meet the restaurant's standards. He also delegates tasks within the kitchen team.
• Recipe development and preparation: In addition to the administrative tasks, the sous chef is significantly involved in the creation of new recipes, their preparation and the creation of the menu.
• Safety and hygiene: On behalf of the head chef, the sous chef ensures that all kitchen processes comply with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Personnel responsibility: The sous chef often trains and familiarises new employees. He is authorised to draw up work schedules and can also be responsible for salary management.

What does the path to becoming a Sous Chef look like?

As with most other positions in the kitchen, a sous chef's career begins with the training as a chef. This is followed by entry as a commis de cuisine. With a great deal of professional experience and commitment, he first progresses to chef de partie and then to sous chef. The next step in his career is the promotion to chef cuisine.