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

  • Stir Crazy- Line Cooks $17.87-20/hr +tips 8/25/26
  • Lillie - Yogurt Maker/Prep Cook $20-25hr (ethan@lillieyogurt.com) 8/18/26
  • Leora - Chef de Cuisine $85-100k (Leor@leoracafe.com) 8/13/26
  • Four Seasons Beverly Hills - Banquet Chef $90-100k, Sous Chef $85-95k (jesus.medina@fourseasons.com) 8/13/26
  • La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club - CDC $90k - $100k (JValenzuela@ljbtc.com)
  • Cento Raw Bar - Line Cook $25/hr + tips (corey@cento.group) 7/27/26

Recruiters Below

ally@restaurant-solutions.com (UPDATED 8/18/26)

  • Detroit Foundation Hotel Executive Chef $120-$140k + relo
  • 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

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

SoCal

BOH

  • 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!

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