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Baroo

Chef de Partie

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

... award for Best Chef: California. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and positive professional who wants to pursue a career in fine dining to join our team as a chef de partie ...

Rootstalk

Sous Chef

Breckenridge, CO

$60K - $70K/yr

Rootstalk, the creation of Chef Matt Vawter, is a contemporary American cuisine restaurant nestled in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado. 2024 James Beard Awards' Winner Best Chef in the Mountain ...

Fete - Hawaii

Garde Manger

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

We are the 2022 James Beard winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, please drop us a line. Pay rate is $20hr-$24hr. Full Time plus tipouts.

Radicato Breckenridge

Sous Chef

Breckenridge, CO · On-site

$59K - $65K/yr

A recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mountain Region, Chef Matt's culinary journey includes notable roles such as Chef de Cuisine at Fruition Restaurant and Executive Chef/Owner ...

Cookshop

Executive Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

... Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As an urban restaurant rooted in the rhythms of the seasons ... Our cooks work closely with local purveyors, preparing menus that showcase the best ingredients ...

Dalida

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Dalida has already garnered significant acclaim, including: • Recognition by the James Beard Foundation as a semifinalist for Best Chef: California • Featured as "Recommended" in the Michelin ...

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group

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Sous Chef - Buckhead Life Restaurant Group

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

Best Chef in Atlanta" by The Atlantan • "Best of Atlanta: Best Seafood" - INsite Magazine Bistro Niko - Classic French brasserie • "Atlanta's Top 25 Restaurants" - Atlanta Business Chronicle • ...

Dalida

Chef de Partie

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Dalida has already garnered significant acclaim, including: • Recognition by the James Beard Foundation as a semifinalist for Best Chef: California • Featured as " Recommended " in the Michelin ...

FIG

Host

Charleston, SC · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

JBF Best Chef Southeast (2009) - Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant JBF Best Chef Southeast (2015) - Chef Jason Stanhope, FIG Restaurant JBF Outstanding Wine Program (2018) - FIG Restaurant JBF ...

The Hunter Group Associates

Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

Manager Chicago Fine Dining High Volume 5 day work week Growth opportunity Strong Benefits Our high profile restaurant led by a James Beard awarded Best Chef of the Midwest is looking for a Manager ...

Four Seasons

Chef de Partie, Employee Dining

Palm Beach, FL

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is ... Join our Team The Chef de Partie will supervise and support the culinary team for our employee ...

Hearth

Line Cook

New York, NY

$23 - $26/hr

Hearth (Chef Marco Canora, James Beard Best Chef NYC 2017) is seeking line cooks. We offer: Health insurance for full-time employees 1 week paid vacation Daily training and education Qualified ...

barbuto

Sous Chef

New York, NY

$75K - $87K/yr

Legacy & mentorship -- Barbuto has trained and inspired some of NYC's best chefs. As Sous Chef, you'll learn from Chef Jonathan Waxman and our CDC while mentoring line cooks. * Family culture ...

Fete - Hawaii

Line Cook

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

We are the 2022 James Beard winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, please drop us a line. Pay rate is $22hr-$25hr. Full Time plus tipouts.

Saffron NOLA

Line Cook

New Orleans, LA

$18 - $25/hr

SAFFRON NOLA, (MICHELIN GUIDE, JAMES BEARD NOMINATED BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2018 + BEST CHEF SOUTH FINALIST 2024, 2025) is seeking disciplined, passionate line cooks to join our culinary team. Led by ...

barbuto

Executive Sous Chef

New York, NY

$77K - $87K/yr

Legacy & mentorship -- Barbuto has trained and inspired some of NYC's best chefs. As Executive Sous Chef, you'll learn from Chef Jonathan Waxman and our CDC and Exuctive chef while mentoring line ...

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Best Chefs often encounter challenges such as balancing creative menu development with consistency, ensuring timely communication among kitchen staff, and maintaining high standards under pressure during peak service hours. Managing inventory, minimizing food waste, and adapting to dietary trends also require strong organizational skills. Successful Best Chefs foster a collaborative team environment, providing mentorship and clear direction to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.

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A Best Chef is an expert culinary professional who leads the kitchen in creating exceptional dishes, developing innovative menus, and ensuring the highest quality of food and presentation. They often manage kitchen staff, oversee food sourcing, and maintain food safety standards. Best Chefs are recognized for their creativity, leadership, and ability to consistently deliver outstanding dining experiences. Their role often includes mentoring junior chefs and staying updated with culinary trends.

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CredentialsFormal culinary training, certifications often preferredSimilar culinary training, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentLeads kitchen operations, creative decision-makingSupports head chef, manages kitchen staff
Industry UsageRecognized as the top culinary professional in a restaurantKey supporting role in restaurant kitchens
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for top culinary professionals or leadership rolesComparing leadership vs supporting culinary roles

The Best Chef is the culinary leader responsible for menu creation, kitchen management, and overall kitchen success. The Sous Chef supports the Best Chef, handling daily operations and supervising staff. While both roles require culinary skills and certifications, the Best Chef holds a higher leadership position, making it the primary focus for those seeking top culinary careers.

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Chef de Partie

Baroo

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Baroo is a relaxed fine dining, modern Korean restaurant in the Arts District in downtown LA run by husband and wife team, chef Kwang Uh and Mina Park. Baroo was named 2024 Restaurant of the Year by the LA Times, an All-time 38 Most Influential Restaurants in America of the last 20 years by Eater, and Kwang is a finalist this year for the James Beard award for Best Chef: California.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and positive professional who wants to pursue a career in fine dining to join our team as a chef de partie, specifically a PM cook (hours generally Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm-10:30pm). This is a full-time position.
The chef de partie will work hand-in-hand with Executive Chef Kwang Uh who leads the kitchen and our sous chef. We are a small team and looking for a great fit with our team of talented, hard-working, collaborative and down-to-earth cooks.
An interest in learning about Korean cuisine and previous fine dining experience are required. Experience at a tasting menu restaurant is a major plus.
CDPs receive $20/hour + a good share of tips + a monthly health insurance stipend and parking.
Along with your resume, please write us a note to introduce yourself!
More detail about Baroo part of Baroo & Shiku, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/521177-Baroo