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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Sous Chef

Your culinary expertise will shine through in our banquet catering events and menu development, all while upholding the highest standards of food safety and sanitation....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Eurest Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF-PALO ALTO, CA Salary: $80,000/annually As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed...

Manager (Kitchen Operations)

  • Tulare, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tulare, CA
  • 20 hours ago

About the Employer Tulare City School District happily serves over 10,000 preschool through eighth-grade students enrolled at fifteen individual school sites. Our Board of Trustees, administration...

Kitchen Manager

  • Menifee, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Menifee, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Pay: $69,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Highland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel 777 San Manuel Boulevard Highland, CA 92346 Casino Resort Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Under the direction...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley 8757 Rio San Diego Drive San Diego, CA 92108 353 Room Hotel Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet...

Flour+Water Hospitality Group seeks EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

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

Flour + Water Hospitality Group is searching for a warm, enthusiastic, team-oriented Executive Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen of our acclaimed Flour+Water restaurant in San Francisco.....

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cerritos, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cerritos, CA
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $72,500 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include menu development, ordering, scheduling, food costing and working beside our current kitchen manager. weekends and mornings a must!...

Cook and kitchen supervisor for Carmel Restaurant

  • Carmel by the Sea, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel by the Sea, CA
  • 1 day ago

Immediate opening... For well established restaurant in Carmel. Serious and professional responders only ...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Kitchen Manager will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and ensure that the delivery of quality, timely food is presented at all times while adhering to all health and safety code standards...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Background in restaurant management is preferred but not mandatory....

Kitchen Manager

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

Kitchen Manager Requirements Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Minimum of 5 years...

Chef Manager In Training

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 2 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE At Belmont Village Senior Living, we offer a truly unique experience, blending innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and a resident-centered approach. Our...

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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
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
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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