Executive Chef
$66K - $91K/yr
Execute and maintain standards for charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma, kofta, meze, soups, traditional Mediterranean breakfast items, and house-made desserts (künefe, baklava). * Manage food cost ...
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Executive Chef
$66K - $91K/yr
Execute and maintain standards for charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma, kofta, meze, soups, traditional Mediterranean breakfast items, and house-made desserts (künefe, baklava). * Manage food cost ...
Line cook/Prep cook
$14.25 - $17.50/hr
You'll be preparing ingredients in the morning and executing service during lunch and dinner -- grilling meats, operating the shawarma machine, frying food, baking fresh bread, and assembling bowls ...
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Line cook/Prep cook
$14.25 - $17.50/hr
You'll be preparing ingredients in the morning and executing service during lunch and dinner -- grilling meats, operating the shawarma machine, frying food, baking fresh bread, and assembling bowls ...
Line Cook
$21 - $26/hr
Prepare and assemble falafel, shawarma, kebab and all other menu items according to Falafel Stop recipes and standards * Slice, chop and portion vegetables, proteins and toppings for the line
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Line Cook
$21 - $26/hr
Prepare and assemble falafel, shawarma, kebab and all other menu items according to Falafel Stop recipes and standards * Slice, chop and portion vegetables, proteins and toppings for the line
Restaurant Hourly Crew/Team Member
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$11.50 - $15/hr
Cooking Shawarma and steak, Baking Pita bread (if trained) * Cash register operations and cash handling * Cleaning/sanitation Requirements Will vary by position; however we look for the following in ...
Restaurant Hourly Crew/Team Member
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$11.50 - $15/hr
Cooking Shawarma and steak, Baking Pita bread (if trained) * Cash register operations and cash handling * Cleaning/sanitation Requirements Will vary by position; however we look for the following in ...
Team Member
Madison, WI · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Team Member
Madison, WI · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Restaurant Hourly Crew/Team Member
Carmel, IN · On-site
$11.25 - $15/hr
Cooking Shawarma and steak, Baking Pita bread (if trained) * Cash register operations and cash handling * Cleaning/sanitation Requirements Will vary by position; however we look for the following in ...
Restaurant Hourly Crew/Team Member
Carmel, IN · On-site
$11.25 - $15/hr
Cooking Shawarma and steak, Baking Pita bread (if trained) * Cash register operations and cash handling * Cleaning/sanitation Requirements Will vary by position; however we look for the following in ...
Team Member
Brookfield, WI · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Team Member
Brookfield, WI · On-site
$13 - $15/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Team Member
Greenfield, WI · On-site
$11 - $13/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Team Member
Greenfield, WI · On-site
$11 - $13/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with over 35 locations (Delaware ...
Backline/Cook (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$12 - $16.25/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Backline/Cook (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$12 - $16.25/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Baker (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$11.25 - $14.50/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Baker (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$11.25 - $14.50/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Team Member (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
$10.25 - $13.50/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Team Member (TN, Knoxville) Cedar Bluff or Bearden Hill
$10.25 - $13.50/hr
Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 39 locations (Illinois ...
Grill Prep Cook
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Company Description Grill Place is a fast-food restaurant specializing in authentic Israeli cuisine, including shawarma, falafel, and a variety of grilled dishes. As a kosher establishment under ORB ...
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Grill Prep Cook
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Company Description Grill Place is a fast-food restaurant specializing in authentic Israeli cuisine, including shawarma, falafel, and a variety of grilled dishes. As a kosher establishment under ORB ...
Grill Prep Cook
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Company Description Grill Place is a fast-food restaurant specializing in authentic Israeli cuisine, including shawarma, falafel, and a variety of grilled dishes. As a kosher establishment under ORB ...
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Grill Prep Cook
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Company Description Grill Place is a fast-food restaurant specializing in authentic Israeli cuisine, including shawarma, falafel, and a variety of grilled dishes. As a kosher establishment under ORB ...
Cook
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Alanos Restaurant is a popular eatery specializing in halal cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including pizza, shawarma, wraps, burgers, and more. We pride ourselves on providing fresh, high ...
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Cook
Dearborn, MI · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Alanos Restaurant is a popular eatery specializing in halal cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including pizza, shawarma, wraps, burgers, and more. We pride ourselves on providing fresh, high ...
Kitchen Manager
$25 - $28/hr
Our Kitchen Manager will be someone who knows what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo-worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, keep a clean work ...
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Kitchen Manager
$25 - $28/hr
Our Kitchen Manager will be someone who knows what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo-worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, keep a clean work ...
Cook
$17.90 - $20/hr
Join Our Team as a Cook at Our Family-Owned Mediterranean Quick Service Restaurant! Are you passionate about cooking and love Mediterranean cuisine? We're looking for a dedicated Cook to join our ...
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Cook
$17.90 - $20/hr
Join Our Team as a Cook at Our Family-Owned Mediterranean Quick Service Restaurant! Are you passionate about cooking and love Mediterranean cuisine? We're looking for a dedicated Cook to join our ...
Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
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Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
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Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
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Line/Prep Cook
$18 - $22/hr
We are looking for experienced line/prep cooks who know what it takes to get through the rush, can sling the perfect photo worthy over-easy egg, construct a perfectly layered shawarma pita, and keep ...
Line Cook
$22 - $28/hr
Responsibilities include inventory/product management, upholding service standards, facilitating communication and teamwork between team members, service prep, management of the shawarma meats, expo ...
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Line Cook
$22 - $28/hr
Responsibilities include inventory/product management, upholding service standards, facilitating communication and teamwork between team members, service prep, management of the shawarma meats, expo ...
Shawarma information
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$8.65 - $9.42
1% of jobs
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2% of jobs
$10.18 - $10.95
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$10.95 - $11.71
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$12.23 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.71 - $12.48
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$12.48 - $13.24
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The median wage is $13.47 / hr.
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How much do shawarma jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for shawarma in the United States is $13.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $14.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Shawarma vs Chef?
| Aspect | Shawarma | Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Minimal formal education, often on-the-job training | Formal culinary education or training often required |
| Work Environment | Food stalls, restaurants, street vendors | Restaurants, hotels, catering services |
| Industry Usage | Food preparation, street food, fast casual dining | Professional culinary industry, fine dining |
| Job Role | Preparing and serving Shawarma | Creating a variety of dishes, menu planning, kitchen management |
Shawarma is a specific food preparation role focused on making a popular Middle Eastern dish, often requiring minimal formal training. A Chef, however, is a professional culinary expert with broader responsibilities and formal education. While both work in the food industry, their roles, environments, and skill requirements differ significantly.
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Job description
Executive Chef
Responsibilities: Mediteranean culinary background a plus
- Run the kitchen. Full ownership of food quality, timing, and consistency across all dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Execute and maintain standards for charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma, kofta, meze, soups, traditional Mediterranean breakfast items, and house-made desserts (künefe, baklava).
- Manage food cost, inventory, and vendor ordering.
- Hire, train, and schedule kitchen staff.
- Coordinate catering and private dining (Amber Room) orders.
- Enforce health code, halal handling, and kitchen safety standards.
- Develop specials while staying true to the Mediterranean menu identity a plus
- Collaborate with ownership to develop and refine the menu — new dishes, pricing, portion sizing, and seasonal updates.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary and potential bonus
- Paid time off and sick days
- Opportunity for advancement and growth
- Solid culture and work environment
- Chance to develop others
Requirements:
- 5+ years leading a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cooking, especially charcoal grilling and dough work.
- Must be available to work weekends and evenings.
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Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Exeter, NH, US
Year founded
1999