VESPERTINE @vespertine.la VESPERTINE is looking for passionate chefs to join our team. Vespertine returns. A multi-sensory, fine-dining restaurant from Chef Jordan Kahn (Meteora, Destroyer) located in the Hayden Tract di…
Hospitality & Food · Los Angeles, CA
Chef jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Chefs design menus, run kitchen lines, manage food costs, and lead cooks through demanding services, balancing creativity with consistency and tight margins.
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$22–$64/hr
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$73k
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Position Title: Prep Cook/Line Cook Employment Type: Full-Time, Non Exempt Schedule: 35-40 hours per week Reports To: Sous Chef/ Executive Chef About The Mulberry In Sawtelle, The Mulberry is a modern Korean American res…
Junior Sous Chef | Long Hospitality We’re looking for a disciplined, high-energy Junior Sous Chef to join the line. At Long Hospitality, we believe the best leaders are the ones who set the pace. This isn’t a role for so…
$90k - $110k
range for this position is subject to change and may be modified in the future, in compliance with applicable laws. As a Head Sous Chef, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar resta…
and the finest seasonal ingredients. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organized Pastry Sous Chef to join our award-winning pastry team. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of…
Looking for a strong chef de partie to join the Jacaranda team. Must be motivated, organized and passionate about food and learning. Job requires good communication skills, positive attitude and intense attention to deta…
METEORA @meteora.la - 1 Star - Michelin Guide 2024, 2025 METEORA is looking for a passionate Executive Sous Chef to join, and help lead, our team. The right candidate is a dedicated and purpose driven chef, who thrives i…
Providence is looking for a dedicated cook to manage a station with care, precision, and consistency. Candidates should have a solid foundation in fine dining or Michelin-starred kitchens. Candidates should display a des…
Job Details Job Title: Chef de Partie Location: Melrose Hill, Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Part-time Compensation: Competitive hourly + overtime Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday availability required Corridor 109 is expand…
$26 - $29 per hour
plus item prep list, nightly counts system, recipe costing in MarginEdge, weekly prime-cost review. We are hiring a Junior Sous Chef who is as comfortable with a scale and a spreadsheet as with a sauté pan. You cook ever…
Featuring the Kitchen in the docuseries Knife Edge, come join this Michelin star team as a Chef de Partie ! Position Summary Responsible for or assisting in all daily operations of the kitchen, including but not limited…
$17.87 per hour
Creative Michelin starred restaurant seeking dedicated Chefs to join our team JOB DETAILS - Fast paced, team oriented environment - Employees are responsible for their assigned stations, which includes, prep, service, or…
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What chefs earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
| Mid level | $29–$41 | $61k–$85k |
| Senior | $40–$64 | $83k–$134k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Menu developmentFood cost controlLine and station managementKnife skills and techniqueFood safety (ServSafe)Inventory and orderingStaff training and schedulingCalm under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you build a menu that balances creativity with food cost?
Talk about costing every dish, cross-utilizing ingredients, and hitting a target cost percentage. Numbers alongside taste is what owners want to hear.
Walk me through how you run a Saturday night service.
Describe your pre-service checks, expo communication, and how you keep the line calm when tickets stack. Rhythm and composure, not heroics.
How do you handle a cook who is talented but unreliable?
Show a fair sequence: direct conversation, clear expectations, and consequences that protect the rest of the crew. Leadership is the question underneath.
What food cost and labor cost percentages have you run?
Give real numbers with context for the concept. Knowing your percentages cold separates chefs from cooks who got promoted.
Tell me about a dish that failed on the menu. What did you do?
Pick a real one, explain how you read the sales data and feedback, and what replaced it. Ego-free iteration is the mark of a working chef.
How do you maintain consistency across shifts you are not working?
Mention recipe documentation, plating photos, tasting during prep, and training sous chefs to hold the standard. Systems, not presence.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For chefs specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with food cost and labor percentages you achieved, not just kitchens you ran.
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List your ServSafe Manager certification and any state food handler requirements.
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Name notable kitchens, chefs, or concepts you trained under; lineage matters in this trade.
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Quantify volume, such as covers per night or catering headcounts you executed.
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Include menu development wins, like a dish or menu that lifted sales measurably.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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Executive Chef
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