JKI Job Board

Here is our current and most up-to-date Job Board listing. We post this on our social media with the hashtag #JKIJobBoard. We include jobs in LA and across the nation. If you want to be added or removed, please e-mail us at hello@JapaneseKnifeImports.com.

Direct Postings

Pizzeria Sei (Overland)- Prep Cook $23/hr, Pizza Cook $19/h +tips 10/5/26
Sei Pizza Bar- Prep Cook $23/hr, Experienced Pizza Cook $20/hr +tips 10/5/26
Somni- Chef de Partie $20-25/hr +tips 10/5/26
McCalls Meat & Fish Co.- Butcher $21-24/hr +tip 10/2/26
Briciola- Line Cook $20-25/hr (Mr.bistrola@gmail.com) 9/30/26
El Caballero Country Club- Full Time Line Cook $24-26/hr +lots of perks 9/30/26
Attagirl- Line Cooks $22-24/hr +tips 9/28/26
Great White- Lead Expediter $30/hr (juan@greatwhite.cafe) 9/18/26
TOMAT- Line Cooks $20-22/hr +tips & benefits 9/14/26
Carmel- Grill and Sauteé cooks $20-25/hr +tips & benefits (info@carmelmelrose.com) 9/14/26

Recruiters Below

ally@restaurant-solutions.com (UPDATED 8/31/26)

Annie Campbell Catering Culinary Administrative Sous Chef $75-$85k
Italian Michelin Key Property Executive Chef $140-$160k
Leading Mexican Cuisine Group – OC Director of Culinary $160-$200k
Artisanal Bakery – LBC Head Baker (Bread) $75-85k
Seasonal Plated Program Pastry Chef $80-$85k
Coastal California Neighborhood Gem Executive Chef $105-$115k
Eclectic Eastside Restaurant Executive Chef $100-$120k
Boutique, Ingredient-Driven Hotel – Des Moines, IA Executive Chef $100-$130k + relo
Coastal Mediterranean Concept – San Diego Executive Chef $100-$125k
New Korean Steakhouse – Hong Kong Opening Chef $90-$120k + relo
Intimate Basque Wine Bar – Hong Kong Opening Chef $85-$110k + relo

DD Factor – ddanhi@ddfactor.com (Updated: 8/25/26)

BOH: Southern California

Corporate Chef for higher end multi-concept group. Total package up to $180K. MUST HAVE SIMILAR EXPERIENCE as well as some hotel background! (LA)
Executive Sous needed for fine dining, busy Hollywood restaurant. Up to $110k
Sous Chef needed for fun upscale/casual restaurant in LA. Great opportunity for budding sous. Up to $75k
Pastry chef needed for fine dining restaurant and catering operation. Up to $90K base and benefits
Chef needed for upscale Latin Steakhouse in LA. Must have this background. Starting base salary up to $100K
Chef needed for tapas style menu at upscale lounge in Orange County. Up to $95K base
We have a few other CONFIDENTIAL searches going for SoCal CHEFS AND SOUS CHEFS so if you're looking for a new kitchen, send your current resume!

BOH Outside of Cali

Columbus, Ohio

Multi-unit chef for upscale, unique location. Hotel ops a must as well. $135K Base
Chef needed for French influenced, upscale restaurant. $110K base

Dallas, Texas

R&D chef needed for very established, high end multi-concept restaurant group. Must have diverse background including Michelin striving locations. Up to $135K base

New Orleans

Chef needed for high volume stadium in NOLA. Up to $130K base and full benefits!

Jackson, WY

Creative Chef and B Director for boutique hotel. Can hit $145K for the right background

FOH

Food and Beverage Manager for amazing ocean view hotel on West Side. Up to $85K base
Manager for fine dining and growing restaurant in Hollywood. Very hospitality focused! $100K base
Manager for Michelin focused restaurant. Base up to $90K
Floor managers needed for several upscale restaurants in and around Los Angeles. Pay DOE and up to $100K base.

FOH Outside of Cali

Regional Manager for multiple restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. Up to $135k base. Relo offered
GM for upscale French bistro in Columbus, Ohio. Up to $120K base, relo offered
AGM for upscale French bistro in Columbus, Ohio. Up to $90K base, relo offered

es@hospitalityconfidential.com (UPDATED 5/27/26)

Executive Chef: Premier Luxury golf club and resort, Santa Clara, CA up to $180k + benefits
Executive Chef: Chef-driven coastal fine dining destination, Florida, up to $225k + benefits