Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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Executive Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

  • Dana Point, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dana Point, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and...

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

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Site Kitchen Supervisor, District Office

  • Lake Elsinore, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Elsinore, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Lake Elsinore Unified School District Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Site Kitchen Supervisor" is done for the purpose/s of planning, organizing, supervising and coordinating the activities...

Hook & Anchor Dana Point Hiring Kitchen Manager

  • Dana Point, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dana Point, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Were seeking a dynamic and disciplined Kitchen Manager to lead and elevate our back-of-house operations....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details KITCHEN MANAGER - DUMPLING OPERATIONS LOCATION: 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 SALARY RANGE FOR KITCHEN MANAGER - DUMPLING OPERATIONS: $99,500.00...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details LOCATION: 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT EXECTUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER: $112,000 - 140,000 annual base salary, plus...

Back of House Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 7 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 8 days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Kitchen Manager II

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 9 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

Kitchen Manager - Dumpling Operations

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 9 days ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 SALARY RANGE FOR DUMPLING MANAGER : $99,500.00 - $124,300.00 annual base salary The base salary or hourly wage range for...

Culinary Director

  • Westminster, CA (23 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Westminster, CA (23 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago

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

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Murrieta, CA (20 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Murrieta, CA (20 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 27 days ago

To maintain food quality for all stations in restaurant kitchen. To promote and comply with all policies and procedures of Murrieta Hot Springs Resort....

Back of House Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 28 days ago

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

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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