Sous chef in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Second de cuisine”. To search for jobs in France, type “Second de cuisine” or “Seconde de cuisine”.
- Masculine
- Second de cuisine
- Feminine
- Seconde de cuisine
- ROME code
- G1609
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Chef / Cheffe de partie
- Chef de cuisine à domicile
- Chef de partie poissonnier / Cheffe de partie poissonnière
- Chef de partie rôtisseur / Cheffe de partie rôtisseuse
- Chef de partie tournant / Cheffe de partie tournante
- Chef entremettier / Cheffe entremettière de restaurant
- Chef saucier / Cheffe saucière
- Cuisinier / Cuisinière
- Cuisinier / Cuisinière à domicile
- Demi-chef de partie
- Grillardin / Grillardine
- Premier commis / Première commise de cuisine
- Second / Seconde de cuisine
- Sushiman / Sushiwoman
Working as a sous chef in France
Search for "second de cuisine" or "sous-chef", both used in ads. The job is not regulated, but the usual route is a CAP Cuisine followed by experience as commis and chef de partie; the BP Arts de la cuisine or a BTS Management en hôtellerie-restauration help for larger kitchens. Employers check food hygiene training, and the kitchen must follow a food safety plan and declare the major allergens on its dishes. Most restaurants apply the HCR collective agreement (hôtels, cafés, restaurants), with split shifts and weekend work. Kitchen French is a must, since orders and corrections are called out loud during service.
French job profile (in French): Second de cuisine
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