Kitchen Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, 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

  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role. Strong leadership and team management skills....

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily food service operations at an assigned school site....

Hiring: Restaurant / Kitchen Managers!

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Were looking for: Experienced Restaurant or Kitchen Managers Strong leadership & communication skills Ability to manage staff, inventory, and daily operations A passion for hospitality and high standards...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

The Georgian Hotel 1415 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401 Hotel with 84 Rooms Managed By Evolution Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation:...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

The Georgian Hotel 1415 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401 Hotel with 84 Rooms Managed By Evolution Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Join...

Kitchen manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Small Mexican Restaurant is looking for a kitchen manager with 2 years of experience as a kitchen operator qualifications: must work the line and have experience with mexican food for 2 years valid...

Micro Kitchen Lead (Full Time)

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time MICRO KITCHEN LEAD position. Location: SnapChat - 2900 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule:...

Food Production Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Food Production Supervisor in Redondo Beach, CA. About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every...

Culinary Manager-El Torito

  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE The Culinary Manager is responsible for oversite of the complete back of house operation to include controlling all food related costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality and...

Micro Kitchen Lead (Full Time)

  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time MICRO KITCHEN LEAD position. Location : SnapChat - 2900 31st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and team performance....

Cafe/Kitchen Manager needed - South Bay

  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Cafe/Kitchen located in Culver City has the following opening: Cafe/Kitchen Manager - Monday-Thursday We offer: Competitive Pay Health Plan 401K Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Leave Meals...

Guac Daddy Kitchen Manager Wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

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

Kitchen Supervisor, Centrico and Tiendita

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a full-time or part-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Centrico and Tiendita in Anaheim, California. As a Kitchen Supervisor, you...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Centrico and Tiendita 1580 S. Disneyland Drive Anaheim, CA 92802 Restaurant Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $26.00 per...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
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 Los Angeles, 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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