Kitchen Manager Jobs in Orange, 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

  • Cerritos, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $72,500 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Kitchen Manager will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and ensure that the delivery of quality, timely food is presented at all times while adhering to all health and safety code standards...

Culinary Director

  • Westminster, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westminster, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Strong communication skills....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

quality and service standards are met Responsible with executive Chef for the selection, training, and development of key leadership personnel within the division and its departments Able to exercise...

Back of House Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Bellflower, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bellflower, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 16 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 (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 16 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The Kitchen Manager ensures that all programs offered through the Kitchen are executed consistently in the store. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for development of all direct reports....

Kitchen Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 24 days ago

ASSISTANT EXECTUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER: High school dioploma or equvilant 2+ years restaurant managemanet experience in casual or upscale casual dining....

Kitchen Leader

  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 24 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...

Culinary (Kitchen) Manager -Acapulco Costa Mesa

  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (8 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 25 days ago

quality and overall condition of the kitchen area....

Kitchen Manager

  • Corona dl Mar, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Corona dl Mar, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of...

Kitchen Manager

  • Laguna Hills, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for Orange, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Orange, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Orange, 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
6.3%
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 Orange, 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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