Kitchen Manager Jobs in California

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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Head Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Trains and schedules exempt and non-exempt kitchen management employees. Terminates and disciplines all back-of-the-house employees....

HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT

Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Highlands Ranch Resort, you will be responsible for menu planning, ensuring food quality, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining food cost and portion control....

Kitchen Leader

  • Sacramento, CA
  • moments ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • moments ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Kitchen Leader

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 hour ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Kitchen Supervisor - Oasis at Death Valley

  • Death Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Death Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Responsible for the EDR kitchen and pantry, to ensure food quality and presentation. Monitors FIFO (First in First Out), making sure each area is properly labeled....

Seeking Experienced Kitchen Manager for New BBQ Restaurant (Berkeley)

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 17 hours ago

We are looking for a talented Kitchen Manager to join our team....

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dedicated kitchen manager to join our team. This role will operate the daily responsibilities of the kitchen, opening and closing 5 days a week....

Seeking Experienced Kitchen Manager for SUPRMARKT LA Vegan Grocery

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Seeking Experienced Kitchen Manager for SUPRMARKT LA Vegan Grocery (South LA) SUPRMARKT LA compensation: $25-27/hour Depending on experience employment type: job title: Kitchen Manager Reporting to:...

Airline Lounges Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

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

Role Overview Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the Virgin Airlines 1st...

Back of House Manager

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

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Chef Manager - Slough

  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago

Chef Manager - Slough Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South East Location: Slough Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 14/03/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

New Vegan Grocery seeks Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

APPLY HERE The Role: SUPRMARKT is seeking a talented and dedicated Kitchen Manager....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Development Communication Skills Menu Conceptualization Food Cost Management Operational Oversight Inventory Management Attention to Detail Staffing Problem Solving Food Cost Control Adaptability Purchasing...

That Pizza Place-Kitchen Manager

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 3 days ago

We are searching for a high energy, outgoing and an experienced leader for the position of Kitchen Manager....

Kitchen Manager Needed

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

SEEKING EXPERIENCED RESTAURANT KITCHEN MANAGER IN PACIFIC BEACH compensation: $19-$25/hour employment type: full-time plus overtime job title: Restaurant Kitchen Manager We are hiring a full time Kitchen...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Master's Degree
6.3%
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 California
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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