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Lettuce Escape

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

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

Summer House Santa Monica

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

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

Thai Meal Inc

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Stir Fry Wok Chef

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

We are seeking a Stir Fry Wok Chef to join our team. Prior Thai or Asian cuisine experience is a ... vegan option. Thai Meal has been in operation over 10 years and has a huge following of regular ...

Thai Meal Inc

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Stir Fry Wok Chef

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

We are seeking a Stir Fry Wok Chef to join our team. Prior Thai or Asian cuisine experience is a ... vegan option. Thai Meal has been in operation over 10 years and has a huge following of regular ...

Summer House Santa Monica

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... vegan, and gluten-free options. Overview 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 ...

M Culinary Concepts

Banquet Chef

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Banquet Chef M Culinary Concept is searching for a passionate Banquet Chef to join our vibrant team ... Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets

M Culinary Concepts

Banquet Chef

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Description Banquet Chef M Culinary Concept is searching for a passionate Banquet Chef to join our ... Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including food allergies, and vegetarian/vegan diets

DEMO Solebury School

Chef

New Hope, PA · On-site

$25K - $45K/yr

... vegan, contains lactose, etc.) Maintain a welcoming attitude towards students, parents, and faculty/staff regarding dining hall offerings. Alerting the head chef to requests and issues Perform ...

Dexterra

Head Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ... Chef or Certified Executive, with culinary education and/or Chef designation * Authorized to work ...

Dexterra

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX

$49K - $66K/yr

The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce ... Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ...

The City Market

Executive Chef

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

... Executive Chef The Ideal applicant has Experience and Training in both Culinary and Bakery ... Vegan, Vegetarian and Fast Casual meu development. Responsibilities Include: Hiring and Scheduling ...

Dexterra

Executive Chef

Boise, ID · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ... Chef or Certified Executive, with culinary education and/or Chef designation * Authorized to work ...

Dexterra

Head Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ... Chef or Certified Executive, with culinary education and/or Chef designation * Authorized to work ...

Dexterra

Executive Chef

Boise, ID

$67K - $92K/yr

Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ... Chef or Certified Executive, with culinary education and/or Chef designation * Authorized to work ...

Dexterra

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce ... Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ...

Dexterra

Sous Chef

Austin, TX · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce ... Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ...

Dexterra

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX

$49K - $66K/yr

The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce ... Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for vegan chef in the United States is $63,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vegan Chef is a culinary professional who specializes in preparing plant-based dishes that do not contain any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, or honey. They create creative and flavorful meals using vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, often substituting traditional ingredients with vegan alternatives. Vegan Chefs may work in restaurants, catering services, or as private chefs, and are skilled in adapting classic recipes to suit a vegan diet. Their role also involves ensuring that all ingredients meet vegan standards and often promoting healthy, sustainable eating.

What does a vegan chef do?

The responsibilities of a vegan chef revolve around creating plant-based dishes that do not contain animal products. In this career, you can cook at a restaurant or prepare meals for food retailers or other purposes. In this career, your duties focus on creating food that meets vegan diet requirements. You can use vegetables, grains, and other plant-based foods. You may also have to meet certain nutrition requirements, but this is not the case in every position. In a restaurant or catering operation, you may create the menu, source ingredients, and manage the kitchen staff in addition to overseeing meal preparations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vegan chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vegan Chef, you need a strong understanding of plant-based nutrition, culinary techniques, and menu development, often supported by formal culinary training or certification in vegan cuisine. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and recipe management software is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills set exceptional vegan chefs apart, enabling them to craft innovative dishes and lead kitchen teams effectively. These skills ensure the delivery of delicious, nutritionally balanced meals while meeting the dietary needs and expectations of vegan clientele.

What are some common challenges vegan chefs face when designing menus for diverse clientele?

Vegan Chefs often encounter the challenge of creating dishes that are both innovative and satisfying for guests with varying dietary preferences and nutritional needs. Balancing flavor, texture, and presentation using only plant-based ingredients requires creativity, especially when substituting for traditional animal-based foods. Additionally, sourcing high-quality, seasonal, and sometimes specialty vegan ingredients can be demanding, depending on the location and budget constraints. Collaboration with front-of-house staff and nutritionists is key to ensuring menu offerings are both appealing and inclusive.
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Infographic showing various Vegan Chef job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,994 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD • On-site

Lettuce Escape
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$55K - $75K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

About US

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..

Overview

Summer House North Bethesda 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. 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
Salary Range

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

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