Kitchen Manager Jobs in Topanga, 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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Culinary Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • moments ago

The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Executive Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Catering, Concessions, Premium kitchens, and Culinary...

Executive Sous Chef - Los Angeles Market

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our...

Culinary Manager

  • Playa del Rey, CA (10 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Playa del Rey, CA (10 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Associate's degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Marina del Rey, CA (12 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marina del Rey, CA (12 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Manager experience in a high-quality, ingredient-forward kitchen Familiarity with Mediterranean, Italian, or wine-bar style cuisine is a plus Organized, calm, and communicativeyou bring a positive...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and update menu items based on seasonal availability and customer feedback....

Executive Sous Chef for Openaire at The Line

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience with menu development....

Executive Sous Chef

  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (16 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Be prepared to expedite service efficiently and effectively, maintaining the proper pace and food quality. Work closely with the service team to ensure the integrity of the guests experience....

Executive Chef/CDC/ Executive Sous Chef

  • Hermosa Beach, CA (19 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hermosa Beach, CA (19 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 3 days ago

development, prep standards, food quality & presentation Manage food costs, vendor relationships, ordering, and inventory Hire, mentor, and lead culinary staff to drive consistency and innovation Ensure...

Kitchen Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food preparation, including...

Kitchen Manager Wanted @ Tu Madre

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Tu Madre is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to add to our team of enthusiastic staff!...

Kitchen Manager, Dishwashers and Line Cooks wanted at Tu Madre

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Positions that we're currently seeking: Kitchen Manager Line Cooks AM & PM Dishwashers AM & PM ~ Tu Madre busca un nuevo miembro para nuestro equipo de entusiastas empleados!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The Kitchen Manager leads by example, guiding and supporting the kitchen staff to consistently deliver high-quality dishes in a timely manner....

Culver City - Kitchen Lead

  • Culver City, CA (13 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (13 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Kitchen Manager Job Summary Under general supervision, the Kitchen Manager will plan and prepare compliant school meals in accordance with the California Department of Education and USDA laws, rules...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Topanga, CA)
  • 14 days ago

The Executive Sous will also have the opportunity to provide input on menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Topanga, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Topanga, 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 Topanga, 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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