Chef Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Chef jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, and Venice, with strong demand across fine dining, hotel food and beverage, and entertainment catering. Employers hiring right now include Eurest, Wolfoods, and Anheuser-Busch. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Role Overview
Key Details
Position Type
Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt (minimum 6 days / 70 hours per week)
Location
On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)
Perks Included
Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free RoomBoard, Travel Allowance
About Wolfoods
Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day part, staff management, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.
This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- OperationsLeadership: Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- CulinaryQuality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- AllergenSafety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
- AdministrationBudget: Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
- Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
- Certifications: ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
- Skills: Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
- Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community
Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Role Overview
Key Details
Position Type
Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt (minimum 6 days / 70 hours per week)
Location
On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)
Perks Included
Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free RoomBoard, Travel Allowance
About Wolfoods
Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day part, staff management, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.
This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- OperationsLeadership: Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- CulinaryQuality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- AllergenSafety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
- AdministrationBudget: Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
- Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
- Certifications: ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
- Skills: Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.
What We Offer
- Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
- Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community
Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Eurest27
- Wolfoods27
- Anheuser-Busch18
- Wolfgang Puck Catering18
- Flik Independent School Dining18
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
Chef Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a chef job in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles chef hiring is densest in its hotel corridors, fine dining corridors in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and the entertainment and studio catering sector centered around Burbank and Culver City. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with California cuisine, farm-to-table sourcing, or multicultural menus hold a real edge. Applying directly to restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage departments, and catering companies tied to the film and television industry is the most direct path.
Which companies hire chefs in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles chef roles are posted by Eurest, Wolfoods, and Anheuser-Busch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a wide mix of independent fine dining restaurants, major hotel chains concentrated along Wilshire Boulevard and in Century City, and large-scale catering operations serving the entertainment industry.
Are there remote chef jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though remote openings are rare for hands-on kitchen roles and more common for culinary-adjacent positions such as menu development consulting, food writing, or culinary education. About 11% of chef openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward corporate culinary strategy and content-facing roles. In Los Angeles, the strongest remote opportunities sit within food media companies and consumer packaged goods brands headquartered in the area.
How can I get a chef job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Los Angeles is a prep cook or line cook role at a high-volume restaurant group or hotel property, where on-the-job training is structured and advancement is common. Local culinary programs at institutions like the Los Angeles Trade Technical College feed directly into the city's restaurant and hospitality pipeline. Targeting hotel openings in Century City or large catering companies serving studios in Burbank often means more formal training programs than independent restaurants offer.
Which industries hire the most chefs in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The city's combination of a major tourism economy, a globally recognized fine dining scene, and a large entertainment industry with constant on-set and event catering needs drives consistently high chef demand across those sectors.
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