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 CulinArt, ISS Facility Services, and Wolfgang Puck Catering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
We are looking for an experienced dessert chef to be a part of our team for the SQUARE ENIX Cafe and Shop located in Los Angeles, California. An exciting and brand new themed experience right in the heart of Little Tokyo.
Responsibilities
- Work with an energetic and dynamic team to provide excellent customer service
- Be able to focus on the designated task at hand while handling large volume of orders
- Be able to help with cooking and prep work in the kitchen as instructed by the head chef (as needed)
- Be able to assist and provide valuable insight in designing new concepts for the menu
- Maintain food safety standards and sanitation standards
Qualifications
- Prepare and bake a variety of items following recipes provided with quality and precision
- Strong understanding of baking techniques and fundamentals
- Able to handle a large volume of tasks (Ex: over 50 dishes)
- Able and comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to stand for long period of times
- Have effective time management skills
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (around 50lb)
- Be able to have a flexible schedule (Morning, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays)
Preferred:
- Minimum 2 years of baking experience
- Variety of cooking techniques
- Food Handlers Certificate (can be provided)
Pay: From $17.87 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What kind of baked goods have you created?
Experience:
- Baking: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- CulinArt19
- ISS Facility Services19
- Wolfgang Puck Catering19
- Flik Independent School Dining19
- BMRS9
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 CulinArt, ISS Facility Services, and Wolfgang Puck Catering and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 0% of chef openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of August 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.
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