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....

Culinary Operations Manager 3

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 27 days ago

Food Cycle Management : Lead all aspects of the food cycle, including menu development, procurement, forecasting, production, waste tracking, and adherence to standard operating procedures....

Kitchen Manager

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago

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

Culinary Supervisor- Dodgers Stadium

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CULINARY SUPERVISOR- DODGERS STADIUM Pay Range: $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Assist in menu development with Executive Chef Are familiar with ordering/inventory processing and payroll. Maintain a budgeted food cost & daily/weekly inventory levels....

Kitchen Manager

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago

K&S Staffing Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager Duties include but not limited to: Inventory, ordering, cleaning, meal prep, checking food temperatures, log books and making sure the food is presentable...

Kitchen Lead

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Lead Location: The Victorian at Hill Street, Oceanside New Restaurant Opening Position Type: Full-Time, Salary + Performance Bonuses, Immediate Start Reports To: Chef, Operator, Owners Position...

Summer Camp Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • Lakeshore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeshore, CA
  • 1 day ago

This is a live-in position from June 26 - August 2. Accommodations in private cabin with shared shower and toilets close by. Escape the summer heat! Come to summer camp and cook for our campers...

Los Angeles - Kitchen Lead

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

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing kitchen...

Kitchen Manager

  • San Fernando, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Fernando, CA
  • 1 day ago

us Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations Maintain quality and consistency across all menu items Help with staff hiring, training, and scheduling Collaborate with ownership on menu...

Cafe Chef and Kitchen Manager for Brickmaiden Breads

  • Point Reyes Station, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Point Reyes Station, CA
  • 2 days ago

Cafe Chef & Kitchen Manager Do you love food? Brickmaiden Breads is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our kitchen crew....

Kitchen Supervisor - Airport Lounge

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

Kitchen Supervisor - Airport Lounge Pay: $28.00 per hour Kitchen Supervisor Job Summary The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen in The Club...

Culinary Director

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 2 days ago

This position requires five or more years experience in food service management, supervision, food purchasing, safety, sanitation, and menu preparation. Ready to Join a winning team? At Carefield...

Culinary Supervisor- Dodgers Stadium

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

Position Title: CULINARY SUPERVISOR- DODGERS STADIUM Pay Range : $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
6.4%
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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