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Jobs in Lake Forest, CA
70 active postings tracked in Lake Forest, CA · collapsed to 57 roles.
Lake Forest, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 19 added vs 5 removed)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
Lake Forest, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Lake Forest, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 70 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 46% of postings in Lake Forest, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 19 new postings have appeared this week — about 27% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 20 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1024+ days.
- 10% of postings list a salary range (7 of 70).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread, and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Lake Forest, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lake Forest, CA.
- 70Active postings
- 19Posted this week
- 32Open 30+ days46% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 10%List salary7 of 70
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 20dMedian agep90 1024d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Food Service5
- Retail Associate5
- Restaurant Manager / GM4
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
- Managers, All Other3
- General and Operations Managers2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Bartenders2
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants42
- Retail31
- Consumer Goods18
- Healthcare2
- Financial Services1
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified51 · 73%
- Part-time15 · 21%
- Full-time3 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Specialty Beauty Advisor - CliniqueBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lake Forest, California · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Lake Forest, California · careers.autozone.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- HOH/Kitchen StaffFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Lake Forest, California · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Greeter Hourly
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 months ago
- Service Assistant
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team Member/CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Lake Forest, California · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Lake Forest, California · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351411-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Lake Forest, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lake Forest, California · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lake Forest, California · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lake Forest, California · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Lake Forest, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Lake Forest, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02202Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Lake Forest, California · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty 02202Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Lake Forest, California · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Lake Forest, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Lake Forest, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Lake Forest, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago