Back of House Manager Jobs in California

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.

1-15 of 33 Jobs

Food Production Supervisor

  • Gate Gourmet
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. The position is responsible for supervising employees to ensure security, safety, food specs, quality assurance...

In Person

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

In Person

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Montage Hotels & Resorts
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

In Person

Kitchen Leader

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago

following kitchen procedures Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew Developing...

In Person

Kitchen Lead - Sterling Vineyards

  • Treasury Wine Estates
  • Calistoga, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Calistoga, CA
  • 1 day ago

Acting as a culinary point person, the Culinary Lead (Kitchen Lead) upholds food quality, presentation, and safety standards while collaborating closely with hospitality and events teams to execute...

In Person

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Orange, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 6 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a...

In Person

Executive Sous Chef

  • Luxury Collection
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area...

In Person

Kitchen Lead, Arleta, Ca

  • National Health Foundation
  • Arleta, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Arleta, CA
  • 7 days ago

This role is integral to ensure operational efficiency, consistency in food quality, compliance with safety standards and the well-being of our residents by preparing meals that meet dietary and nutritional...

In Person

Stewarding Supervisor - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

  • Hilton
  • Westchester, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Westchester, CA
  • 11 days ago

Hilton Los Angeles Airport is looking to hire a Stewarding Supervisor to join the team! If you enjoy work that is hands on, have great trouble shooting skills, and enjoys interacting with...

In Person

Stewarding Supervisor - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

JobID: 207591 Category: Stewarding JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00 JobShift: Salary: $26.15-27.15/USD/Hourly Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself...

In Person

Chef Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Monterey, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications: Associate's degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

In Person

Sous Chef Manager

  • Eataly
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 16 days ago

The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services....

In Person

Senior Chef Manager

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Alameda, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 20 days ago

Epicurean Group Position Title: Senior Chef Manager Salary: $77,500 to $82,500 What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and...

In Person

Culinary Manager-Chevys

  • Xperience Restaurant Group
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 20 days ago

costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality and overall condition of the kitchen area....

In Person

Senior Chef Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Alameda, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 21 days ago

Position Title: Senior Chef Manager Salary: $77,500 to $82,500 What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our...

In Person

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

Back of House Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitality curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Back of the House
The definition of "hospitality" is the "friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers." Create a superior hospitality experience with training from HSI. Front...
Back of the House: 05. Knife Safety
The knife is one of the most common restaurant tools, and it's also potentially one of the most dangerous. In this course, you'll learn how to stay safe while using a knife and some first aid...
Back of the House: 04. Kitchen Safety
In this course, we'll focus on the following items: proper dress, fall prevention, equipment use, strain, sprain and nerve injury prevention, chemical spill and burn prevention, and emergency...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Back of House Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
High School or GED
23.9%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
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 California
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



Back of House Manager Related Career Advice Articles

Confident restaurant manager
Think You Want to Be a Restaurant Manager? Read This First.

Considering a career in restaurant management? Read iHireHospitality’s primer and learn about a restaurant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Read article »
happy female restaurant manager on the phone while looking at her tablet
9 Cities With Exciting Hospitality Management Jobs

Check out our guide to some of the best locations in the US for hotel management jobs, restaurant management jobs, and other hospitality careers.

Read article »