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.live. Abbreviations used on this page are explained in the Abbreviation Guide at the bottom.

Direct Postings

  • Cannonball (South Pasadena)- Hot Line/Sauté Cook $19-20/hr DOE +assisted benefits, Part-Time Dishwasher (4 days/wk) $18.70/hr +assisted benefits (nick@cannonballla.com) 10/29/26
  • Sonico LA- Prep Cook $20.25-22/hr, Line Cook $20.25-24/hr +tips, Captain $20.25/hr +tips, Bartender $20.24/hr +tips (Michael@sonico.la) 10/20/26
  • Row 7- Culinary Team Member $32/hr 10/16/26
  • 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

Recruiters

ally@restaurant-solutions.com (Updated: 10/19/26)

  • New Steakhouse – Beverly Hills Executive Chef $110-$130k
  • Upscale Seafood Restaurant – LA Executive Chef $115-$130k
  • Chef-Driven Group – SFV + travel Culinary Director $120-$150k
  • Successful Italian Concept – SFV Executive Chef $115-$140k
  • Popular Italian Restaurant – Central LA Head Chef $90-$110k
  • Michelin-Starred Chef – LA + travel Culinary Director $140-$160k
  • Annie Campbell Catering – LA Culinary Administrative Sous Chef $75-$85k
  • Growing Hyperseasonal Group – Westside Pastry Sous $80-$85k / Pastry Chef $90-$110k
  • Popular Steak & Seafood – Westside Sous Chef $80-$90k
  • Temp/Consulting Chef – OC 2-3 month contract $1,750-$2,100/wk
  • New Restaurant Opening – OC Executive Chef $98-$108k
  • Small Family – South Florida Private Chef $125-$150k + relo
  • Creative Evolving Menu – Napa CDC/Exec Chef $115-$130k + relo

DD Factor – ddanhi@ddfactor.com (Updated: 10/13/26)

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 Chef needed for fine dining, dinner only, busy Westside restaurant. Up to $130k!
  • Sous Chef needed for fun upscale/casual restaurant in LA. Great opportunity for budding sous. Up to $75k
  • Sous Chef for multiple Michelin Star restaurant needed. Must have Michelin background only. Up to $85K base.
  • 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
  • Sous Chef needed for North LA area for seasonal, dinner only restaurant. Up to $90K base
  • Director of Ops for dual concept company. Must have grown company from small to big in past. Up to $160K base. Culinary background is a huge plus!
  • CDC for live fire restaurant in Carlsbad area. Michelin striving (company has other Michelin stars). Up to $110k 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 R&D Chef for upscale restaurant group on Dallas. Hotel ops a must as well. $135K Base
  • Chef needed for French influenced, upscale restaurant. $110K base
Dallas, Texas
  • R&D Corporate chef needed for very established, high end multi-concept restaurant group. Must have diverse background including Michelin striving locations. Must have Texas background. Up to $140K base
Jackson, WY
  • Creative Chef for boutique hotel. Can hit $125K for the right background. Relo offered

FOH

  • Food and Beverage Manager for amazing ocean view hotel on West Side. Up to $85K base
  • Manager for seafood focused, dinner only, waterfront restaurant in LA. $90K 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 $120K base.

FOH Outside of Cali

  • Assistant Beverage Director for multiple restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. Up to $120k 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

Abbreviation Guide

  • AGM – Assistant General Manager
  • BOH – Back of House (kitchen and culinary roles)
  • CDC – Chef de Cuisine
  • DOE – Depending on Experience
  • Exec – Executive
  • FOH – Front of House (service and management roles)
  • GM – General Manager
  • K / k – Thousand (for example, $90K = $90,000 per year)
  • LA – Los Angeles
  • OC – Orange County, California
  • Ops – Operations
  • R&D – Research and Development
  • Relo – Relocation assistance
  • SFV – San Fernando Valley
  • SoCal / Cali – Southern California / California
  • WY – Wyoming
  • /hr or /h – Per hour
  • /wk – Per week