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Kitchen Manager manages the daily operations of the kitchen, which may include but not limited to: accounting, finance, staff working schedule, inventory control and equipment supplies. Responsible for employees' training. Being a Kitchen Manager oversees other departments that contribute to the operations of the kitchen. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Kitchen Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Kitchen Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be a Kitchen Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Kitchen Manager
  • Mother's Market & Kitchen
  • Huntington, CA FULL_TIME
  • Pay Range: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

    Job Overview

    Kitchen Managers are responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area of a restaurant. Kitchen Managers purchase food and stock, make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.

    Under Food Service Manager Supervision, the KITCHEN MANAGER performs the following duties:

    Typical Duties & Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area of a restaurant
    • Purchase food and stock
    • Provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel
    • Makes sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques
    • Ensures the companies standards are upheld: food looks good and is cooked properly, proportions are correct, and it is cooked and served correctly and quickly
    • Makes sure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule
    • Makes sure food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards
    • Keeps tabs on food cost, waste and employee hours doing their best to optimize profit for their company and create the best dining experience possible for customers
    • Maintains inventory
    • Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen
    • Assist with menu planning, such as daily chef special
    • Other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

    Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

    Training/Education:

    • Must have previous experience in Back of House and Kitchen

    Knowledge of:

    • Cooking techniques used for cold and hot food preparation;
    • Health codes applicable to food service;
    • Proper food storage, rotation and cleaning techniques;
    • Use of commercial kitchen equipment.
    • Leading a team in a fast paced environment

    Ability to:

    • Accurately & easily communicate standards & cooking methods to staff, give/speak orders & in a clear manner
    • Have attention to detail such as food standards, costs, safety, etc.
    • Must be able to read and understand recipe’s in English. Must have verbal

    Proficiency of the English Language, and be able to read and write English at a basic level

    • Read, understand and follow recipes
    • Work in an accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
    • Communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a manner able to be understood
    • Maintain a clean and safe environment for coworkers and customers
    • Comply with company standards and directives.

    Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

    • Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours);
    • Push, carry and lift large equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds; up to 100 times
    • Use carts and dollies to carry product from coolers to work station
    • Bend, stoop and kneel to retrieve food preparation items;
    • Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes;
    • Work both inside and outside in wet and/or dry, hot and/or cold conditions;
    • Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
    • Comply with health code requirements.

    Special Requirements:

    • Must be available to work various shifts as needed;
    • Must be available to work at all store locations as needed.

    This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
  • The Kitchen at Priest Ranch
  • Yountville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who We AreThe Kitchen at Priest Ranch (KPR) is an elevated, fast-casual, counter service concept that combines the vibrant flavors of seasonal American and California cuisine with the regional influen...
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Assistant Manager
  • Kyle's Kitchen
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Kyle's Assistant Manager Are you a caring and motivated individual who loves working in a dynamic and fun-loving environment? Do you enjoy being part of leading a team and ensuring exceptional custome...
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Quality Manager
  • Kitchen Armor
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Kitchen Armor is a kitchen centric company focused on the Hospitality Industries Restaurant Kitchen. Our company provides solutions ranging from hardware, software, professional services, and consulti...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Restaurant Manager
  • Bettolino Kitchen
  • Redondo, CA FULL_TIME
  • Bettolino Kitchen As a restaurant manager for our family-owned Italian establishment in California, your role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional service, and maintaining high-q...
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Sr Manager Packaging Development and Strategic Sourcing
  • Amy's Kitchen
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Summary This role leads the Packaging Development and Sourcing teams and creates and ensures execution of the enterprise packaging strategy. This role will drive operational excellence from the team a...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Kitchen Manager
  • Torchy's Tacos
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • This Position Requires Management Experience In Restaurants To Be Considered The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas ...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • Restaurant Industry
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for an innovative and experienced chef to join our company. You'll be res...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • Restaurant Industry
  • Riverside, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for an innovative and experienced chef to join our company. You'll be res...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • Restaurant Management Search
  • Odenton, MD
  • 100% Health Insurance paid! Apply with confidence. RMS does NOT bank resumes or operate call lists. Your confidentiality...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Overview: Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restauran...
  • 6/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Modesto, CA
  • Overview: Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restauran...
  • 6/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Salem, NC
  • Overview: Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restauran...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kitchen Manager
  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Dublin, CA
  • Overview: Do you challenge yourself to always do things right and do them better? Then you will thrive at BJ’s Restauran...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About California

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Kitchen Manager jobs
$59,975 to $80,135

Most Popular Cities in California for Kitchen Manager Jobs

What does a Kitchen Manager do?

Kitchen Manager in Troy, NY
Assistant Kitchen Managers are responsible for a variety of tasks related to food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
January 07, 2020
Kitchen Manager in Charleston, WV
A kitchen manager is responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area of a restaurant.
February 11, 2020
Kitchen Manager in Ventura, CA
Major restaurants, hotels, and other food service businesses will typically have a kitchen manager who is responsible for overseeing various aspects of a kitchen.
December 30, 2019