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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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....

Strong skills in kitchen organization, menu planning, inventory control, and food budgeting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills....

Hotel Restaurant Executive Sous Chef

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Supervise and ensure consistent standards for food quality, presentation, and portion control Train, mentor, and lead kitchen team to maintain peak performance and cohesion Assist in managing inventory...

Kitchen Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

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

33 TAPS in WeHo is looking for an ALL STAR Kitchen Manager

  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 15 hours ago

OVERVIEW: As the Kitchen Manager, you are involved in kitchen and restaurant operations....

Chef Manager

  • Claremont, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Claremont, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Kitchen Supervisor at Kyle's Kitchen

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Kyles Kitchen is seeking a kitchen leader for our two Kyles Kitchen restaurants, catering program, and Silvergreens grab-n-go production. Qualities we are seeking from this individual: Have a...

Kitchen Manager II -.8125 FTE, Student Nutrition Services, School Year +2 days, 32.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., $21.70-$23.09/hour....

development, recipe testing; and perform other related work as may be required....

Kitchen Manager

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Strong skills in kitchen organization, menu planning, inventory control, and food budgeting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills....

Kitchen Supervisor, Petco Park

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 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...

Executive Sous Chef

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

Precita Social from Chef Greg Lutes is seeking a passionate technique driven chef to help him open his second restaurant in Bernal Heights. Great pay, profit sharing full health and paid time off....

Kitchen Manager

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

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days 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,...

Demographic Data for California

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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
21.3%
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 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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