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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Huntington Beach - Kitchen Lead

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

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

Tustin - Kitchen Lead

  • Tustin, CA (3 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (3 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Fashion Island - Kitchen Lead

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Spectrum - Kitchen Lead

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 10 hours 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 Supervisor

  • Orange, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 12 hours ago

The Role: As a Kitchen Lead, you'll oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring everything runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency....

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

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager - Knotts Hotel

  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buena Park, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview: Responsible for overseeing kitchen operations. Maintains a steady and consistent work environment while providing quality food and service. Leads in presentation of food and ensures a...

Kitchen Leader - BOH

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

As a Kitchen Leader at Sprinkles, you will be the conductor of the cupcakes! You will oversee the production of each back-of-house associate, making sure they are following recipes, mixing all...

Central Kitchen Supervisor

  • Rowland Heights, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rowland Heights, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

EDUCATION: An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in institution management, dietetics, food and nutrition, hotel and restaurant management, business...

FOH/ BOH Manager

  • Orange, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 7 days ago

The Role: As a FOH Manager or BOH Manager you'll oversee the daily shift (FOH) and operations of the kitchen (BOH), ensuring everything runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of food quality...

Kitchen Manager

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

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our team....

Kitchen Supervisor Toyota Arena

  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Food Preparation & Quality Control + Oversee and assist in food preparation and batch cooking, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality control. + Ensure adherence to portion control and food cost...

Ontario Convention Center Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Demographic Data for Orange, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Orange, CA

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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
6.4%
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 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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