Barra Santos Line Cook Los Angeles, CA · Full time Company website

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Barra Santos is a tiny Portuguese restaurant in Cypress Park with a tight, talented team and a small but mighty kitchen. We serve a vibrant Portuguese inspired menu alongside a mostly Portuguese wine list and a solid fortified wine program, all in a lively, intimate setting. The restaurant was a 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in America, and our Executive Chef is a 2025 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef: California.

We’re looking for a full-time line cook to join our team—someone experienced, thoughtful, and hungry to grow.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced line cook with solid fundamentals and good instincts
• Comfortable working in a tight space — graceful, efficient, and clean in your movements
• Diverse food knowledge and a curiosity to learn more
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, motivated, and professional
• Someone who wants to grow within a respected and ambitious restaurant

What We Offer:

• Inclusion in the tip pool — total hourly compensation ranges from $27–$35/hour, depending on business
• Health insurance for full-time employees (30+ hours/week) after 3 months
• 401(k) offered after 3 months (no employer match)
• Staff meal every day
• Supportive, tight-knit team where fit is just as important as experience
• Opportunity for growth in a kitchen and restaurant recognized at the national level