Back of House Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Back of House Manager in the hospitality industry oversees the operational aspect of the business, particularly focusing on areas such as kitchen operations, staff management, inventory monitoring, and compliance with health and safety regulations. They manage all back-of-house staff, coordinate with the front-of-house team, and ensure that the establishment runs smoothly and efficiently. They participate in menu development, oversee food preparation, and ensure customer satisfaction in terms of food quality and service. This position also involves ensuring adherence to the set budget, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability.

Potential candidates for a Back of House Manager position should have a strong understanding of hospitality and customer service principles, excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and a solid knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. Some positions may require a degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, and certain certifications such as Food Safety Certification might be beneficial. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is typically required, often in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor, providing the necessary hands-on experience and knowledge of kitchen operations and management.

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Mountain View - Kitchen Lead

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Palo Alto - Kitchen Lead

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Pruneyard - Kitchen Lead

  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Sunnyvale - Kitchen Lead

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Culinary Director

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This position requires five or more years experience in food service management, supervision, food purchasing, safety, sanitation, and menu preparation. Ready to Join a winning team? At Carefield...

Culinary Director

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation (ServSafe required). Manage purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls....

Culinary Director

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation (ServSafe required). Manage purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls....

Kitchen Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

ESSENTIAL KITCHEN FUNCTIONS Validate entire crews adherence to recipes to ensure consistent food quality and presentation....

Kitchen Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

What You'll Need to Succeed as a Kitchen Manager A Positive Attitude - Because being a grump is no fun!...

Kitchen Supervisor, Summer Programs Posting #NS001

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We hope you will explore the various career opportunities we have available and consider joining the staff of one of the premier public school districts in California. We seek highly qualified,...

Chef Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Chef Manager

  • San Jose, CA (8 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (8 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Kitchen Manager

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

With limited supervision, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant....

Culinary Operations Manager 3

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Food Cycle Management : Lead all aspects of the food cycle, including menu development, procurement, forecasting, production, waste tracking, and adherence to standard operating procedures....

Culinary Supervisor, Kitchen

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Oversee and supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers while on their shift ensuring food quality, health and safety of the kitchen facility and overall....

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Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Back of House Managers in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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