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Temporary Vegetarian Restaurant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Summer House Lincoln Park is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.. Summer House North Bethesda is Hiring Now: SOUS ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Summer House Durango is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.. Overview Summer House North Bethesda is Hiring Now ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.. Overview Summer House North Bethesda is Hiring Now ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Overview Summer House Durango is Hiring Now: SOUS ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Overview Summer House Lincoln Park is Hiring Now ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Overview Summer House Lincoln Park is Hiring Now ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Overview Summer House Durango is Hiring Now: SOUS ... Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience.

Cook (Part-Time)

Swarthmore, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

We are committed to inclusive dining by ensuring vegetarian, vegan, and accommodations for dietary ... Record food temp logs of hot and cold food items. * Follow all food safety HACCP requirements

Cook (Part-Time)

Swarthmore, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

We are committed to inclusive dining by ensuring vegetarian, vegan, and accommodations for dietary ... Record food temp logs of hot and cold food items. * Follow all food safety HACCP requirements

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How much do temporary vegetarian restaurant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary vegetarian restaurant in the United States is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Vegetarian Restaurant vs Vegetarian Cook?

AspectTemporary Vegetarian RestaurantVegetarian Cook
CredentialsMay require food safety certifications, culinary trainingLikewise, culinary training and food safety certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary setup, often event-based or seasonalKitchen environment, permanent or temporary restaurant settings
Employer & IndustryEvent organizers, catering companies, seasonal restaurantsRestaurants, catering services, food establishments
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary vegetarian restaurant jobs, seasonal vegetarian rolesVegetarian cook jobs, culinary positions in vegetarian cuisine

The main difference is that a Temporary Vegetarian Restaurant refers to a short-term or seasonal setup, often linked to events or temporary dining concepts. A Vegetarian Cook is a culinary professional specializing in vegetarian cuisine, working in various permanent or temporary food establishments. Both roles require culinary skills and certifications, but their work environments and job durations differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Vegetarian Restaurant jobs?

The most popular types of Vegetarian Restaurant jobs are:

Infographic showing various Temporary Vegetarian Restaurant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,595 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

$55K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Summer House Santa Monica offers a California-inspired, chef-driven menu that includes simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.


Summer House Lincoln Park 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!
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  • 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

  • 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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