Chef Job at Anwar's Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Anwar's Kitchen
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Anwar’s Kitchen is a beloved fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant known for its bold flavors, halal ingredients, and modern twist on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. From hand-stacked chicken and beef shawarma to our crispy falafel and spiced shrimp bowls, we’re proud to serve authentic food with a fresh, LA-style flair.

We’re looking to expand and elevate our menu and that’s where you come in. Our founder (Anwar Jibawi) and team are passionate about food that tells a story. We’re seeking a creative, collaborative, and highly skilled chef to help experiment with new menu items alongside our current executive chef.

🔍 Who We’re Looking For:
  • A chef with deep roots or training in Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisine especially Lebanese, Syrian, Turkish, or Palestinian dishes.

  • Someone who respects tradition but isn’t afraid to innovate with bold new flavors .

  • Highly experienced in running a halal-certified kitchen or eager to learn.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-casual kitchen with high volume.

  • A natural collaborator with a love for experimenting and crafting dishes that excite.

🛠️ Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with our executive chef to develop and test new menu items .

  • Bring fresh, innovative takes on traditional dishes while maintaining authenticity.

  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and efficient prep systems.

  • Oversee training and consistency for new recipes if adopted.

  • Conduct occasional tasting sessions with staff and leadership.

  • Contribute to seasonal and promotional menu ideas.

✅ Requirements:
  • 2+ years in a professional kitchen, preferably focused on Mediterranean cuisine.

  • Strong knowledge of halal food preparation.

  • Culinary degree or equivalent real-world experience.

  • ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (or willing to obtain).

  • Excellent knife skills and experience with marinades, grilling, and spice blends.

Bonus Points If You:
  • Have experience building menus or working in test kitchens.

  • Speak Arabic or have ties to the Middle Eastern culinary community.

  • Are comfortable being filmed occasionally (we do social media content too).

  • Have a portfolio of dishes (photos, IG, etc.) we’d love to see your work!

Job Tags

Casual work, Seasonal work,

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