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Ramen - San

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... night dining seven days a week. Overview Ramen-san is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You ... Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for ...

Ramen - San

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... night dining seven days a week. Overview Ramen-san is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You ... Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for ...

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... night dining seven days a week. Ramen-san is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You ... Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for ...

Home Chef

Shift Manager - Night Shift

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online ... This role follows a Night Shift Schedule, working from 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM , with designated days off ...

Home Chef

Shift Manager - Night Shift

Baltimore, MD

$12.75 - $17/hr

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online ... This role follows a Night Shift Schedule, working from 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM , with designated days off ...

Montclair Hospitality

Server at Ani Ramen

Summit, NJ · On-site

$16/hr

We are hiring servers for our Ani Ramen Summit location! Responsibilities : * Take food and drink ... Night shift * Weekend availability Experience: * Restaurant: 2 years (Preferred) * Customer service ...

Home Chef

Shift Manager - Night Shift

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

This role follows a Night Shift Schedule, working from 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM , with designated days off ... Ensures all Home Chef GMP's and operational guidelines are being followed and enforced * Owns ...

wagamama USA

Sous Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66K - $71K/yr

... and every shift we work is guided by one belief: we can always be better today than we were ... ramen, fry, and teppan * ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning based on ...

JINYA Ramen Bar

Server - Jinya Ramen Bar

Hackensack, NJ · On-site

Position & Perks Join the dynamic team at JINYA Ramen Bar, where passion for ramen is matched only ... shift. Whether it's a casual lunch or a bustling Saturday night, you'll need to keep up with the ...

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How much do night shift ramen chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift ramen chef in the United States is $30.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift ramen chef?

Night Shift Ramen Chefs are culinary professionals who specialize in preparing and serving ramen dishes during late evening or overnight hours. They work in restaurants or ramen shops that operate past typical dining times, ensuring that customers can enjoy freshly made ramen at night. Their responsibilities include cooking noodles, preparing broths, assembling bowls, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Night Shift Ramen Chefs often manage kitchen operations with fewer staff and must work efficiently to meet customer expectations during late hours.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a night shift ramen chef?

To thrive as a Night Shift Ramen Chef, you need expertise in Japanese culinary techniques, noodle preparation, and food safety, often supported by experience in a commercial kitchen. Familiarity with tools like ramen noodle machines, industrial stoves, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential soft skills. These skills ensure consistent food quality, safe operations, and customer satisfaction during late-night service when staffing and resources may be limited.

What are some unique challenges faced by a night shift ramen chef, and how can they be managed?

Working as a Night Shift Ramen Chef often means preparing dishes during late hours when customer flow can be unpredictable and ingredients may need to be managed carefully. You'll need to maintain high standards of quality and consistency even when working with a smaller team or limited supervision. Effective time management, clear communication with kitchen staff, and a focus on food safety are essential to succeed in this role. Embracing the quieter hours can also give you opportunities to refine your skills and take on more responsibility, setting the stage for career growth into supervisory positions.
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Infographic showing various Night Shift Ramen Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,424 per year, or $30 per hour.

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL • On-site

Ramen - San
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$55K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

About US

RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle joint that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best '90s hip-hop in town.

With locations in River North, Lincoln Park, Fulton Market and Streeterville, we're open for lunch, dinner, late-night dining seven days a week.

Overview

Ramen-san is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities
  • Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
  • Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
  • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
  • Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
  • 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
  • Experience with Japanese cuisine, particularly ramen, is a plus!
Salary RangeUSD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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