Food and Hospitality Jobs in California

269 positions from 144 employers

269active jobs
144employers hiring
$32.9Knational median wage
+3.4%2022–2032 outlook

269 active Food and Hospitality jobs in California from 144 US employers. Largest hirers include Jack in the Box Franchisee, Jack In The Box, gategroup. The national median wage for this occupation is $32.9K. BLS projects +3% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Food preparation and serving roles include cooks, chefs, servers, baristas, and kitchen staff. Pay is below the national median but the largest sub-occupations have faster-than-average growth. AI exposure is generally low: food prep is hands-on, and the customer-facing work resists current automation.

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Food and Hospitality jobs in other top states

Food and Hospitality in Maine (3,009) Food and Hospitality in Kentucky (2,983) Food and Hospitality in Pennsylvania (1,877) Food and Hospitality in Ohio (1,514) Food and Hospitality in Wisconsin (981) Food and Hospitality in Illinois (838)

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Top Food and Hospitality employers in California

Jack in the Box Franchisee 35 jobs Jack In The Box 26 jobs gategroup 9 jobs Aramark 7 jobs Panera Bread 7 jobs Chedraui USA 5 jobs Graton Resort & Casino 5 jobs Panera 5 jobs

Food and Hospitality jobs by city in California

San Francisco 40 jobs Los Angeles 22 jobs Saint Helena 10 jobs

Other job categories in California

Computer and IT 6.7K jobs Healthcare 6.6K jobs Sales and Retail 3.3K jobs Management 1.2K jobs Office and Admin 1.2K jobs Transportation and Logistics 611 jobs Architecture and Engineering 599 jobs Healthcare Support 525 jobs Education 295 jobs

Specialisations within Food and Hospitality

Waiters and Waitresses Cooks, Restaurant Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Fast Food and Counter Workers

Frequently asked questions

How many Food and Hospitality jobs are available in California?
There are currently 269 active Food and Hospitality jobs in California from 144 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Food and Hospitality jobs in California?
The U.S. national median wage for Food and Hospitality occupations is $32,871 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in California varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Food and Hospitality workers in California?
Top employers currently advertising Food and Hospitality roles in California include Jack in the Box Franchisee, Jack In The Box, and gategroup. The full list of 144 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Food and Hospitality field growing in California?
Nationally, Food and Hospitality occupations are projected to change by 3.4% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — projected to grow modestly. Local demand in California is reflected by the 269 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Food and Hospitality roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Food and Hospitality roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.