Kitchen Manager Jobs in San Francisco, 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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St. Vincent de Paul - Alameda County

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Strong skills in kitchen organization, menu planning, inventory control, and food budgeting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area...

Kitchen Manager

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Culinary Manager-Chevys

  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 hours 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...

Chef Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Kitchen Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $75,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Chef Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area...

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Chef Manager - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Kitchen Manager Schedule: Sunday–Thursday (45-55 hours per week)....

Chef Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details DAMNFiNE Pizza is seeking a passionate, experienced Chef to lead our kitchen team with heart, precision, and purpose. At the core of everything we...

Catering Onsite Kitchen Lead

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Onsite kitchen manager is a vital member of the team and must be professional in and out of the kitchen....

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 days ago

working and managing in a Michelin-rated, fine-dining, or 5 Star hotel restaurant Knowledge of and/or experience with Korean cuisine Advanced kitchen experience (knife skills, butchering, cooking) Kitchen...

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Experience: Previous experience with banquet halls and private events, control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development including new item creation, and pricing and development of...

Lead cook and kitchen manager.

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

Lead cook and kitchen manager....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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