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

  • Cento Raw Bar - Line Cook $21-24/hr + tips (corey@cento.group) 6/12/26
  • The Mulberry in Sawtelle - AM Prep cook $20/22hr, PM CDP $21/23hr (julio@themulberryla.com) 5/28/26
  • Cannonball - Garde Manger Line Cook - $19/hr with assisted benefits, Morning Prep Cook - $18/hr with assisted benefits (Nick@cannonballla.com) 6/1/2026
  • Great White (Manhattan Beach) - All FOH and BOH positions at 401 Manhattan Beach Blvd.- RSVP at careers@greatwhite.cafe 6/2/26
  • Rustic Canyon - PM Line Cook $19/hr + tips
  • Pizzeria Sei- Prep Cooks $25/hr 6/19/26

Recruiters

ally@restaurant-solutions.com (UPDATED 6/15/26)

Los Angeles:

  • Michelin Key Property Chef de Cuisine $120-$130k
  • Independent CA Cuisine Group Regional Chef $100-$115k
  • New Modern American Restaurant Executive Chef $115-$125k
  • Contemporary CA Izakaya Executive Sous Chef $80-$95k
  • Progressive Italian Steak & Seafood Exec Chef $115-$140k
  • Coastal California Seafood Exec Chef $105-$115k
  • New Westside Chophouse CDC $100-$120k
  • Successful Steakhouse Exec Sous Chef $75-$85k
  • Eclectic Eastside Restaurant Executive Chef $100-$110k
  • California Cuisine Cafe- Eastside- Kitchen Manager $85-95k
  • Eclectic Eastside Restaurant- Exec. Chef $100-110k

Outside LA:

  • Michelin-Starred Group - SF Based Corporate Chef $140-$150k + relo
  • Chef-Driven Property - Detroit, IL Executive Chef $120-$135k + relo
  • Americana w/Southern Influences - San Diego Executive Chef $110-$120k + relo

ddanhi@ddfactor.com(Updated: 6/12/26)

Los Angeles

  • Corporate Chef for higher end multi-concept group. Total package up to $200K. MUST HAVE SIMILAR EXPERIENCE as well some hotel background! (LA)
  • HIGH VOLUME sous chef for very high-volume new concept coming to LA. Quality food background with strong operators is key. Up to $90k base
  • CDC needed for seafood focused restaurant on the west side. Dinner only, 5 nights a week. Up to $115k base
  • Sr. sous chef needed for award winning, fine dining, very busy restaurant. Up to $115K base
  • Culinary Director for multi-venue restaurant/market. Must know QSR/Grab and Go operations. Up to $125K starting base salary (LA)
  • Pastry Chef needed for restaurant and catering venue. Up to $90k starting base
  • Chef needed in OC for Italian concept. MUST KNOW PASTA.Starting base $100K
  • Pastry chef needed for production commissary and to redo dessert menu for new opening. Starting base salary of $100K
  • Chef needed for westside restaurant doing seasonal menus.Starting base of $85K. Nights only
  • CDC with live fire cooking experience for upscale causal restaurant in North San Diego. Up to $110k base
  • CDC for high volume, upscale Italian concept in Orange County. Up to $100K base

Outside CA

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
  • Chef needed for Southern comfort food restaurant with a seafood focus. $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

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