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 Soho House &, BMRS, and Eurest. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.
Job Description
Sous Chef Primary Duties:
- Assist in the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff training
- Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and presentation standards
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- Monitor food quality and presentation, adjust as necessary to uphold the hotel’s high standards
- Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Assist in cost control measures, including tracking food waste, managing inventory, and optimizing labor efficiency
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak periods
- Must follow proper steps to ensure compliance with local Health Department Authority
Secondary Duties:
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and culinary vision
- Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation in menu offerings
- Administrative tasks: scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5 years culinary experience as a Sous Chef or leadership role in a property of similar standing
- Multi-outlet experience a plus
- Experience with managing union employees
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft office suite experience
- Possess holistic and well-developed culinary skill sets and have a well-rounded and diverse culinary background
- Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
- Complete knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements in food handling, including full knowledge of food safety, hygiene and related practices
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to work independently yet also possessing strong leadership qualities to provide guidance to those who work in the kitchen
- Must have and maintain a professional appearance for our Luxury Hotel
- Basic Math skills
Additional Information
When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that it brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).
Discover more, at careers.accor.com
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Paid Holidays
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Schedule: Varies
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
Hiring Process & Timeline: To help candidates plan accordingly, we anticipate the following timeline for the recruitment process:
- First-Round Interviews - Candidates selected to move forward will be invited for virtual interviews on Thursday, 9/17 and Monday, 9/21, between 10:00AM and 4:00PM.
- Final Interviews - Candidates advancing to the final stage should plan to be available for in-person interviews between Tuesday, 9/22 and Friday, 9/25 between 2:00PM and 4:30PM.
- Hiring Decision - A final hiring decision is expected shortly after the final interview stage.
Interview timing may be adjusted based on scheduling availability.
Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.
Job Description
Sous Chef Primary Duties:
- Assist in the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff training
- Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and presentation standards
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- Monitor food quality and presentation, adjust as necessary to uphold the hotel’s high standards
- Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Assist in cost control measures, including tracking food waste, managing inventory, and optimizing labor efficiency
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak periods
- Must follow proper steps to ensure compliance with local Health Department Authority
Secondary Duties:
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and culinary vision
- Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation in menu offerings
- Administrative tasks: scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 5 years culinary experience as a Sous Chef or leadership role in a property of similar standing
- Multi-outlet experience a plus
- Experience with managing union employees
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft office suite experience
- Possess holistic and well-developed culinary skill sets and have a well-rounded and diverse culinary background
- Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
- Complete knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements in food handling, including full knowledge of food safety, hygiene and related practices
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to work independently yet also possessing strong leadership qualities to provide guidance to those who work in the kitchen
- Must have and maintain a professional appearance for our Luxury Hotel
- Basic Math skills
Additional Information
When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that it brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).
Discover more, at careers.accor.com
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Paid Holidays
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Schedule: Varies
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
Hiring Process & Timeline: To help candidates plan accordingly, we anticipate the following timeline for the recruitment process:
- First-Round Interviews - Candidates selected to move forward will be invited for virtual interviews on Thursday, 9/17 and Monday, 9/21, between 10:00AM and 4:00PM.
- Final Interviews - Candidates advancing to the final stage should plan to be available for in-person interviews between Tuesday, 9/22 and Friday, 9/25 between 2:00PM and 4:30PM.
- Hiring Decision - A final hiring decision is expected shortly after the final interview stage.
Interview timing may be adjusted based on scheduling availability.
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Who's Hiring
- Soho House &32
- BMRS22B
- Eurest22
- Sodexo22
- Aramark22
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 Soho House &, BMRS, and Eurest and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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 September 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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