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Scratch Restaurants Group

Sous Chef

Encino, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Pasta|Bar Los Angeles, a Michelin star restaurant is looking for the next Sous Chef to join our team! We invite you to explore our exciting and rewarding career opportunities and to be a part of our ...

Lazy Bear

Pastry Chef de Partie

San Francisco, CA

$22.50 - $28.25/hr

We are a 2 Michelin Star Restaurant serving modern American cuisine, and utilizing seasonal and ... References from a previous manager/chef preferred Job Duties Include but not Limited to: * Intake ...

Grove Bay Hospitality Group

Pastry Chef

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Chef Jeremy Ford is renowned for his culinary expertise and has earned a Michelin star for his innovative and exquisite dishes at his Miami Beach restaurant Stubborn Seed. The restaurant is known for ...

HOBACK CLUB

Stewarding

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

HOBACK CLUB

Server

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

CaféFleuri

Executive Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Michelin star experience or Bib Gourmand preferred. Food handlers certificate required. Must have experience with European cuisine, production and butchery. More detail about CaféFleuri, please ...

Gotham Bar and Grill

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Looking for an energetic cook with positive attitude to work with Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki ... Gotham is a 3-Star NY Times Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star restaurant serving Modern American Cuisine.

Stateline Road Smokehouse

Chef de Partie

Napa, CA

$20 - $26/hr

Chef Darryl Bell is taking his Michelin-Star training to create an innovative smokehouse concept in the Rails-Art District of Napa Valley. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about ...

HOBACK CLUB

Bartender

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

Scratch Restaurants Group

Chef de Partie

Encino, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Wellness resources 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 ...

HOBACK CLUB

Purchasing & Receiving

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

HOBACK CLUB

Pastry Cook

Teton Village, WY · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

HOBACK CLUB

Hostess

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

HOBACK CLUB

Servers Assistant

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

HOBACK CLUB

Dining Room Manager

Teton Village, WY · On-site

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

Gotham Bar and Grill

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Looking for an energetic cook with positive attitude to work with Pastry Chef Ron Paprocki ... Gotham is a 3-Star NY Times Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star restaurant serving Modern American Cuisine.

Atelier Crenn

Chef de Partie

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The restaurant achieved its first Michelin Star that same year and garnered a second the following ... Since then, Chef Crenn's flagship restaurant has evolved, now telling the story of California ...

HOBACK CLUB

Baker

Teton Village, WY · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Seeking team members with 5-star experience! Get your career back on track and join our food and beverage team led by Michelin Star Master Chef Jean-Louis Dumonet. Excellent Benefits include: * Fully ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for michelin star chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Michelin Star Chef?

A Michelin Star Chef is a chef whose restaurant has been awarded at least one Michelin star by the Michelin Guide, a prestigious international restaurant rating system. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants for culinary excellence, quality of ingredients, mastery of technique, and consistency. Achieving a Michelin star is considered one of the highest honors in the culinary world. The chef is typically the leader of the restaurant’s kitchen and is credited with the creativity and execution that earned the distinction. Stars are awarded annually and can be gained or lost based on the restaurant's performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Michelin Star Chef?

To thrive as a Michelin Star Chef, you need exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of various cuisines, typically supported by formal culinary training and extensive kitchen experience. Mastery of kitchen management systems, food safety certifications, and advanced cooking equipment is essential. Leadership, attention to detail, and resilience are crucial soft skills for inspiring teams and maintaining the highest quality standards under pressure. These competencies are vital to consistently delivering innovative, world-class dishes and upholding the prestige of a Michelin-starred establishment.

What are some common challenges Michelin Star Chefs face in maintaining the high standards required for their restaurants?

Michelin Star Chefs often encounter the challenge of consistently delivering exceptional quality and creativity under intense pressure. Maintaining a Michelin star requires rigorous attention to detail, innovation in menu development, and a relentless focus on customer experience. Chefs must also effectively manage and inspire their culinary teams, adapt to changing trends, and ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Balancing these demands while fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen environment is crucial to long-term success in this prestigious role.

What is the difference between Michelin Star Chef vs Executive Chef?

AspectMichelin Star ChefExecutive Chef
CredentialsAdvanced culinary skills, often recognized through awards or reputationCulinary experience, management skills, culinary certifications
Work EnvironmentHigh-end restaurants, fine dining establishmentsHotels, restaurants, culinary institutions
Industry UsageRecognized for exceptional cuisine, awarded Michelin starsOversees kitchen operations, manages staff

The Michelin Star Chef focuses on creating exceptional dishes that earn Michelin recognition, emphasizing culinary artistry. The Executive Chef manages overall kitchen operations, staff, and menu development. While both roles require culinary expertise, the Michelin Star Chef is distinguished by their culinary excellence and recognition, whereas the Executive Chef has broader managerial responsibilities.

How do you become a Michelin Star Chef?

To become a Michelin Star Chef, one typically gains extensive culinary experience by working in high-end restaurants, develops exceptional cooking skills, and demonstrates creativity and consistency. Chefs often pursue formal culinary education and seek opportunities to earn Michelin recognition through outstanding service and innovative cuisine.

How much does a Michelin Star Chef make?

Michelin Star Chefs typically earn between $50,000 and $150,000 annually, with top chefs in prestigious restaurants earning higher salaries and bonuses. Compensation varies based on experience, location, restaurant size, and reputation, and many chefs also receive benefits and profit-sharing opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Michelin Star Chef job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Sous Chef

Encino, CA • On-site

Scratch Restaurants Group
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$24 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage service operations and step in to lead in the absence of the CDC.

  • Ensure proper receipt of products, manage inventory, and assist with purchasing responsibilities.

  • Engage with guests to start and end their experience and support team members as needed.

Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance

Escape from the Every Day and Discover an Extraordinary Career Experience with Scratch Restaurants!
Pasta|Bar Los Angeles, a Michelin star restaurant is looking for the next Sous Chef to join our team!
We invite you to explore our exciting and rewarding career opportunities and to be a part of our growing, dynamic team whose focus and passion is innovation, commitment to excellence, and uncompromising quality. With regular recognition both locally and nationally, this is a great place to grow and develop your career. We are looking for a Sous chef to help us run a Michelin starred restaurant.
Qualified Sous chefs are candidates who have experience organizing and running a high-end concept, as well as in a functioning in a front-facing capacity. The right candidate is comfortable communicating with guests and helping to create a Michelin-caliber experience. This is a leadership position.
Qualifications Preferred: 
  • Supervisory experience (required)
  • Tasting menu experience with minimum 5 courses
  • Previous Sous Chef (or comparable leadership role) experience in a restaurant environment 
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a professional and hospitality driven restaurant.
  • Certified in all safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
  • English language, professional communications, math, and computer skills are required.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 12 hours / day).
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance professional appearance.
  • Ability to problem solve in live time.
  • Ability to lead a team with little to no guidance.

Essential functions and responsibilities:
 
  • Create a communicative, professional and respectful relationship with the CDC, General Managers, Regional Managers, Directors, Ownership, and the team.
  • Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures. 
  • Be able to manage service in the absence of the CDC
  • Lead by example to ensure that the team is continually striving to be better, yourself included. 
  • Active engagement with guests; start and end the guest experience through opening and closing statements. 
  • Working service daily is required.
  • Providing support to all team members and filling in wherever is necessary.
  • Possess a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the local Department of Health that has jurisdiction over the employing property.
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings in the absence of the CDC and bring suggestions for improvement.
  • Assist inventory and purchasing responsibilities on a daily and monthly basis
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner such as uploading invoices and sending End of Day communications in the absence of the CDC 
  • Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
 Travel 
Travel may be expected for this position.