Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lawndale, 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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Culinary Supervisor

  • Rossmoor, CA (17 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rossmoor, CA (17 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Rossmoor Post Acute, we are recruiting a full-time Culinary Supervisor Full Time - AM Shift - Friday - Monday - Weekend Supervisor Full Time - AM Shift - Morning Supervisor Supervisor- Culinary-...

Food Service - Kitchen Manager

  • South Pasadena, CA (19 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Pasadena, CA (19 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Departments: Food Service Reports To: Food Service Manager Summary As a key leader of our Food Service Department, the Kitchen Manager is fundamentally focused on product...

Kitchen Manager Wanted @ Tu Madre

  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager, Dishwashers and Line Cooks wanted at Tu Madre

  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Positions that we're currently seeking: Kitchen Manager Line Cooks AM & PM Dishwashers AM & PM ~ Tu Madre busca un nuevo miembro para nuestro equipo de entusiastas empleados!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Montebello, CA (16 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (16 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

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

  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 4 days 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 (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 5 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 8 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 (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 8 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 (7 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (7 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 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 (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 9 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....

Kitchen Manager/Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (8 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 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 (6 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (6 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 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...

General Manager / Chef Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (3 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (3 miles from Lawndale, CA)
  • 13 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 Lawndale, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, 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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