Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fullerton, 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 Wanted @ Tu Madre

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Tu Madre is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to add to our team of enthusiastic staff!...

Assistant Culinary Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location : Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule variable shifts including days, weekends,...

33 Taps is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager!

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

OVERVIEW: As the Kitchen Manager, you are involved in kitchen and restaurant operations....

Kitchen Manager

  • Arcadia, CA (19 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arcadia, CA (19 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Summary: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficient...

Kitchen Manager II

  • Torrance, CA (24 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (24 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager I

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

MANAGER I: $83,750.00 - $102,600.00 annual base salary BENEFITS FOR KITCHEN MANAGER I: Competitive Pay & Benefits Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance Dental...

Sous Chef Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 4 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....

Back of House Manager

  • Irvine, CA (12 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (12 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee our fast-paced kitchen environment....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Managefinancial cost controls and culinary operations....

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Stewarding Supervisor | Full-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium Location US-CA-Pasadena Job ID 2025-23542 Location Name Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium Category Culinary /...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste, ensuring consistency across all dishes....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Bellflower, CA (13 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bellflower, CA (13 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurants overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Kitchen Leader

  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 9 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

PM Kitchen Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Fullerton, CA)
  • 10 days ago

This role supports the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager by supervising kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and helping manage food inventory and costs....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fullerton, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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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