Chef Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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There are currently 397 Chef jobs in Los Angeles, CA hiring this June 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Chef in Los Angeles offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Chef work in your area, Chef jobs close to you, or local Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Chef Jobs Near You in Los Angeles, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 397 Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Chef Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Los Angeles, CA, USA|

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive salary

competitive salary

meals provided

meals provided

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $180.00

Exact $180.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

daily meals provided

daily meals provided

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Positive work-life balance

Positive work-life balance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Inglewood, CA, USA|Onsite

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at KRA-POW Thai Eatery (Whittier)
Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $24.00

Range $18.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Consistent schedule

Consistent schedule

Respectful work environment

Respectful work environment

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Clear kitchen systems

Clear kitchen systems

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Hawthorne, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $60.00

Exact $60.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

opportunities for professional development

opportunities for professional development

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

meals provided

meals provided

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at Aramark
Alhambra, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Torrance, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

opportunity for creative expression

opportunity for creative expression

Private household setting

Private household setting

Potential for increased pay

Potential for increased pay

Job stability

Job stability

Personalized work schedule

Personalized work schedule

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Torrance, CA, USA|

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal provisions

Meal provisions

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Creative freedom in menu development

Creative freedom in menu development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Clean work environment

Clean work environment

Skill development

Skill development

Potential for long-term employment

Potential for long-term employment

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive wage

competitive wage

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

Autonomy in kitchen management

Autonomy in kitchen management

Experience in private household cooking

Experience in private household cooking

Chef

at US Navy
Bellflower, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef

at US Navy
Whittier, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef

at US Navy
Whittier, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Glendale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $400.00

Exact $400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity to work in Beverly Hills

Opportunity to work in Beverly Hills

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $65.00

Exact $65.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Training and Development

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Long Beach, CA, USA|Travel
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

hourly pay

hourly pay

Travel reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Tips based on performance

Tips based on performance

Flexible work hours

Flexible work hours

Opportunity to work at unique locations

Opportunity to work at unique locations

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

full-time employment

full-time employment

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

opportunity for long-term employment

opportunity for long-term employment

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Personal growth and development

Personal growth and development

Chance to work in a beautiful coastal location

Chance to work in a beautiful coastal location

Executive Chef

at Specialty Restaurants
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

lifestyle spending account

lifestyle spending account

Supplemental benefit plans

Supplemental benefit plans

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

education assistance program

education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Management referral program

Management referral program

Line Chef

at Oliva Trattoria
Los Angeles, CA, USA|
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

skill development opportunities

skill development opportunities

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Positive team culture

Positive team culture

Valuable industry experience

Valuable industry experience

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Executive Chef, Restaurant

at Très LA Group
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Executive Sous Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $131,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $131,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

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