Kitchen Manager Jobs in Downey, 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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Kitchen Manager - Dumpling Operations

  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: Brea Mall **FUTURE RESTAURANT OPENING* SALARY RANGE FOR DUMPLING MANAGER: $99,516.00 - $124,396.00 annual base salary The base salary or hourly wage range for...

Kitchen Manager

  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montebello, CA (4 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Kitchen Managers combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

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

  • Pasadena, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Executive Sous Chef - Los Angeles Convention Center

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Levy Sector Salary: $80,000-$85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 12 Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment...

Kitchen Manager II

  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 4 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (18 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Devise innovative product offerings for a variety of venues including main dining rooms, buffets room service, specialty restaurants, banquets, catering and themed/special events....

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Kitchen Manager leads by example, guiding and supporting the kitchen staff to consistently deliver high-quality dishes in a timely manner....

Culver City - Kitchen Lead

  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Kitchen Manager Job Summary Under general supervision, the Kitchen Manager will plan and prepare compliant school meals in accordance with the California Department of Education and USDA laws, rules...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Executive Sous will also have the opportunity to provide input on menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (19 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Kitchen Manager/Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Kitchen Manager/Chef (Sherman Oaks) Jip Bap Burbank blvd near Kester compensation: $23 plus tip employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager Looking for experienced...

Executive Sous Chef ( LA Casa Psych Hospital) Long Beach CA

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Salary: $68640-$75000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 12 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600...

Kitchen Manager II

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

General Manager / Chef Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (15 miles from Downey, CA)
  • 11 days ago

What You'll Do Menu planning and food management (ordering, preparation, inventory, and storage) Cost control, including food and labor costs Team management of 4 employees, with oversight on payroll...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Downey, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Downey, 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 Downey, 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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