Kitchen Manager Jobs in Torrance, 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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Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

The Kitchen Manager leads the culinary management team in training and mentoring all BOH team members on recipes and SOPS as set forth by Home Base....

Hollywood - Kitchen Lead

  • Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Huntington Beach - Kitchen Lead

  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Del Amo - Kitchen Lead

  • Torrance, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 3 hours ago

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

Marina del Rey - Kitchen Lead

  • Venice, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Venice, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Montana Ave - Kitchen Lead

  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Manhattan Beach - Kitchen Lead

  • Manhattan Beach, CA (6 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (6 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Beverly + Wilshire - Kitchen Lead

  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Pasadena - Kitchen Lead

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Century City - Kitchen Lead

  • Century City, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Century City, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Sunset Strip - Kitchen Lead

  • West Hollywood, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Studio City - Kitchen Lead

  • Studio City, CA (22 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Studio City, CA (22 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

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

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager - Knotts Hotel

  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Torrance, 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 Manager

  • Redondo Beach, CA (4 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA (4 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL KITCHEN FUNCTIONS Validate entire crews adherence to recipes to ensure consistent food quality and presentation....

Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Torrance, CA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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