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1,662Hospitality Jobs in California
1,662 hospitality openings across California. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Hospitality hiring in California: the current picture
There are 1,662 hospitality openings in California. Employers added at least 111 new hospitality postings in California in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Chuck E Cheese alone accounts for roughly 13% of open roles, with Panera and Red Lobster next in line. San Francisco has the deepest pool (84 openings), followed by Los Angeles (82) and San Diego (55). Of postings that specify a schedule, 41% are full-time, 58% part-time. Fully remote hospitality roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.
Posted pay in California roughly mirrors the national picture — 5% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 3% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $34,000 here, compared with roughly $31,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for food preparation and serving roles in California at $44,000 (median $40,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do hospitality jobs pay in California?
842 of the 1,662hospitality postings in California list pay (51%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $34,000 a year, and 5% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 842 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Chuck E Cheese223
- Panera196
- Red Lobster101
- Texas Roadhouse86
- Red Robin82
- ASM Global70
- HillstoneRestaurantGroup68
- Marriott57
Where the jobs are
- San Francisco84
- Los Angeles82
- San Diego55
- Anaheim32
- Santa Cruz32
- Sacramento26
- San Jose21
- Newport Beach21
- Visalia20
- Bakersfield20
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Frequently asked questions
How many hospitality jobs are open in California?
There are 1,662 hospitality job postings in California. At least 111 of them were posted within the past week.
What do hospitality jobs pay in California?
Among the 842 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $34,000 a year, and 5% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for hospitality jobs in California?
The employers with the most open hospitality roles in California are Chuck E Cheese (223 openings), Panera (196), and Red Lobster (101). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote hospitality jobs in California?
Not at the moment — none of the current hospitality postings in California are marked remote-eligible. Hospitality work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.