Back of House Manager Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

A Back of House Manager in the hospitality industry oversees the operational aspect of the business, particularly focusing on areas such as kitchen operations, staff management, inventory monitoring, and compliance with health and safety regulations. They manage all back-of-house staff, coordinate with the front-of-house team, and ensure that the establishment runs smoothly and efficiently. They participate in menu development, oversee food preparation, and ensure customer satisfaction in terms of food quality and service. This position also involves ensuring adherence to the set budget, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability.

Potential candidates for a Back of House Manager position should have a strong understanding of hospitality and customer service principles, excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and a solid knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. Some positions may require a degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, and certain certifications such as Food Safety Certification might be beneficial. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is typically required, often in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor, providing the necessary hands-on experience and knowledge of kitchen operations and management.

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Sous Chef Little Mountain Now Hiring

  • Summerland, CA (6 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Summerland, CA (6 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

development Understanding of wine and beverage pairings to collaborate with our beverage team Experience with special events and private dining execution A genuine passion for sustainability and close...

Sous Chef at Bettina

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago

The sous chef will report directly to the head chef, and will support menu development while striving to create an atmosphere wholly dedicated to excellent cuisine, efficient production, professionalism...

Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago

un Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager (santa barbara) Healthy Warrior compensation: $20 starting for training, increased to $23 after training ends employment type: job title: Lead cook/Kitchen Manager Looking...

Kitchen Leader

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 14 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 02/26/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 01688...

Sous Chef

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 20 days ago

Menu development: Collaborate with the executive chef to create new menu items, price dishes, and adjust menus based on seasonal availability....

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 24 days ago

Were seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team! This is not your typical burger!...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Carpinteria, CA

  • Carpinteria, CA (10 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carpinteria, CA (10 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $68000 - $78000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300...

Executive Chef

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Responsible for meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives....

Sous Chef (Downtown Tasting Room)

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Company Description JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star...

Executive Chef

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 90+ days ago

What you bring: We are looking for individuals who have: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA (5 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montecito, CA (5 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something...

Sous Chef I

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Performs all duties of kitchen managers and associates as necessary. Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily....

Specialty Japanese Sushi Sous Chef

  • Montecito, CA (5 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Montecito, CA (5 miles from Santa Barbara, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Overview: The Japanese Sushi Sous Chef holds a junior management position within the kitchen department, reporting to the...

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Back of House Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in Santa Barbara, CA 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 Back of House Managers in Santa Barbara, CA
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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