Kitchen Manager Jobs in Solana Beach, 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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North Park Bistro seeks kitchen manager/team lead, $30/hr plus OT

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

We want participation in food & labor costing, recipe and menu development, hiring & training staff, and being part of a leadership team....

Kitchen Manager

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Kitchen Supervisor, Petco Park

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Petco Park in San Diego, California. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys working in...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Petco Park in San Diego, California. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys working in...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Supervisors possess strong leadership, communication and relationship skills. They are expected to support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities. A...

NOW HIRING Kitchen Staff Prep Cooks, Line Cooks & Kitchen Manager

  • Encinitas, CA (3 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (3 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to maintain high food quality and safety standards. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive pay based on experience and position. Opportunity to be part of an opening team and grow with us....

Kitchen Manager

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Kitchen Manager Job Summary Pack leader wanted! We are JustFoodForDogs and we are looking for leader who loves dogs and loves to work in the kitchen to be our Kitchen Manager!...

Kitchen Manager Needed San Diego Brewing Company (Bilingual)

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago

San Diego Brewing Company is hiring a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team!...

(Oceanside & Encinitas) We Looking For: GMs + AMs + SLs + Kitchen Mgr

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Taco Stand Hiring for: General Managers + Assistant Managers + Shift Leaders + Kitchen Managers Looking for HANDS ON MGRs that are not afraid to work the kitchen to support team....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Quality Control: Maintain food quality and presentation standards. Efficiency: Manage kitchen operations to optimize productivity and streamline workflows....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Coronado, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (22 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor...

Kitchen Manager II

  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (19 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

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

  • La Jolla, CA (8 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (8 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Urban Plates is looking to connect with experienced Chefs / Executive Kitchen Managers for our Del Mar restaurant to prepare for future growth in the greater San Diego market....

Kitchen Lead

  • Carlsbad, CA (11 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (11 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago

CINEPOLIS CAREERS CINEPOLIS USA IS A LEADING WORLD-CLASS CINEMA EXHIBITOR THAT OFFERS GUESTS ENHANCED MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCES THROUGH ITS CINEPOLIS LUXURY CINEMAS AND CINEPOLIS THEATER CONCEPTS....

Stewarding Supervisor @ Luxury 4- Diamond AAA Rated Resort

  • Del Mar, CA (2 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (2 miles from Solana Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About US: Located in the heart of Del Mar, LAuberge is an award winning, luxury resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean from one of Southern Californias most...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Solana Beach, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, 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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