Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dana Point, CA

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Tustin - Kitchen Lead

  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Fashion Island - Kitchen Lead

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Spectrum - Kitchen Lead

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $72,500 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Restaurant - Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager (For Future Opening)

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Urban Plates is looking to connect with experienced Chefs / Executive Kitchen Managers for future openings in the Orange County market....

Kitchen Lead

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 3 days ago

quality, and efficient prep and execution....

Kitchen Leader - BOH

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 5 days ago

As a Kitchen Leader at Sprinkles, you will be the conductor of the cupcakes! You will oversee the production of each back-of-house associate, making sure they are following recipes, mixing all...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Supervisors possess strong leadership, communication and relationship skills. They are expected to support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities. A...

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Food Preparation & Quality Control + Oversee and assist in food preparation and batch cooking, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality control. + Ensure adherence to portion control and food cost...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Focus is on the back of house operations, which consists of managing the brand, ensuring food quality meets the brand expectation, managing inventory, and controlling costs as it relates to product...

Kitchen Manager

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (12 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (12 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Position Description As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities: Supports the Hospitality team in overseeing the...

Kitchen Manager / Chef

  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Job Title: Kitchen Manager / Chef Reports To: Restaurant General Manager Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of...

Innkeeper Kitchen Supervisor El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Modus by PM Hotel Group

  • Capistrano Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capistrano Beach, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation across all dishes. Training Staff: Make sure all staff has the correct certifications....

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor...

Kitchen Leader

  • Corona del Mar, CA (15 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Corona del Mar, CA (15 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dana Point, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Dana Point, 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 Kitchen Managers in Dana Point, 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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