Kitchen Manager Jobs in Northridge, 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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Restaurant - Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager (For Future Opening)

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

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

Culver City - Kitchen Lead

  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

General Manager / Chef Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (23 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 10 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Position of Kitchen Manager Crustacean Beverly Hills Full-Time | Salary: $72,000+ annually | Health Benefits Included Were looking for a passionate Chef/Kitchen Manager who can lead with precision...

Kitchen Manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (14 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 15 days ago

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: As a Kitchen Manager at Pura Vida Miami, your role encompasses a broad spectrum of duties pivotal to the operational success of our brand....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (18 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Background in restaurant management is preferred but not mandatory....

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (15 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Menu Development Executive menu development process as described by Santa Monica Seafood standards to populate menu and make applicable seasonal changes....

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Kitchen Manager

  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Collaborate with restaurant management to optimize operational efficiency and enhance guest satisfaction. Work with Director of Food & Beverage for all events, menus....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Inglewood, CA (22 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (22 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 28 days ago

The Role The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Concessions Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day operations of the Concessions kitchens. Must be available for...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 29 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 (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 29 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (17 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $67,000 - $90,000 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

Kitchen Leader

  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Malibu, CA (16 miles from Northridge, 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...

Stewarding Supervisor Full-Time Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Northridge, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Northridge, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Northridge, 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 Northridge, 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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