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Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$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 ...

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Cetrella

Pasta Maker

Los Altos, CA

$16 - $18.25/hr

Cetrella seeks a strong Pasta Maker to join the kitchen in preparing Cetrella's line of artisan pastas, led by its Executive Chef. Cetrella is a fine dining restaurant serving Mediterranean-Rim ...

Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles

Chef de Partie

Los Angeles, CA

$20/hr

Featuring the Kitchen in the docuseries Knife Edge, come join this Michelin star team as a Chef de ... More detail about Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles part of Scratch Restaurants, please visit -Pasta%257CBar ...

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Cetrella

Pasta Maker

Los Altos, CA

$23/hr

Cetrella seeks a strong Pasta Maker to join the kitchen in preparing Cetrella's line of artisan pastas, led by its Executive Chef. Cetrella is a fine dining restaurant serving Mediterranean-Rim ...

Innerspin

Line Cook @ Pinwheel Pasta

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Join the Pinwheel Pasta staff and work alongside our Executive Chef and culinary team to launch our beautiful new restaurant. THE ROLE: Pinwheel Pasta is seeking talented Line Cooks to join our ...

Innerspin

Line Cook @ Pinwheel Pasta

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Join the Pinwheel Pasta staff and work alongside our Executive Chef and culinary team to launch our beautiful new restaurant. THE ROLE: Pinwheel Pasta is seeking talented Line Cooks to join our ...

Innerspin

Dishwasher @ Pinwheel Pasta

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20/hr

Join the Pinwheel Pasta staff and work alongside our Executive Chef and culinary team to launch our beautiful new restaurant. THE ROLE: Pinwheel Pasta is seeking talented Dishwashers to join our ...

Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$53K - $72K/yr

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 ...

lelé kitchen

Sous Chef

Los Gatos, CA

$58K - $78K/yr

We're looking for a Sous Chef who wants more than another kitchen job. We want someone who is ... Have experience working with pasta. * Have experience working with proteins such as venison and ...

lelé kitchen

Sous Chef

Los Gatos, CA

$80K - $85K/yr

We're looking for a Sous Chef who wants more than another kitchen job. We want someone who is ... Have experience working with pasta. * Have experience working with proteins such as venison and ...

The Tasting Kitchen

Pasta Prep Cook

Venice, CA · On-site

$18.50/hr

... Chef or manager-on-duty. WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS - Work schedule will may vary ... pasta-making experience a plus) - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining ...

Maple

Marisella Pasta Cook

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant , known for his ... Pasta Cook Department: BOH Reports To: Executive Chef FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Job Type ...

Scratch Restaurants

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, 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 ...

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How much do pasta chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for pasta chef in California is $24.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $30.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pasta Chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pasta Chef, you need expertise in pasta preparation, knowledge of Italian cuisine, and experience working in a professional kitchen, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial pasta machines, kitchen safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Creativity, time management, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team are highly valued soft skills. These abilities ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality pasta dishes, smooth kitchen operations, and positive dining experiences.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Pasta Chef in a restaurant setting?

A Pasta Chef is primarily responsible for preparing various types of fresh pastas and pasta dishes according to the restaurant's menu and quality standards. Daily tasks include mixing and kneading dough, operating pasta machines, cooking sauces, plating dishes, and ensuring food safety and cleanliness in the workstation. Pasta Chefs often collaborate closely with sous chefs, line cooks, and servers to coordinate meal timing and maintain smooth kitchen operations. Attention to detail and consistency are crucial, as pasta is a highlight of many Italian menus and central to the dining experience.

What is a Pasta Chef job?

A Pasta Chef is a culinary professional specializing in preparing and cooking fresh and dry pasta dishes. They create handmade pasta, select high-quality ingredients, and craft sauces to complement various pasta types. Their responsibilities also include maintaining kitchen hygiene, managing ingredient inventory, and ensuring dishes meet restaurant standards. Pasta Chefs often work in Italian restaurants, hotels, or catering services, bringing authentic flavors to their cuisine.

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Sous Chef

Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

$24 - $26/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

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.
More detail about Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles part of Scratch Restaurants, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/349187-Pasta%257CBar---Los-Angeles