Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dana Point, CA

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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Hook & Anchor Costa Mesa hiring Kitchen Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee: daily kitchen operations ensure food quality standards and manage inventory and staff schedules....

Hook & Anchor Dana Point hiring Kitchen Manager

  • Dana Point, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dana Point, CA
  • 2 days ago

Seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee: daily kitchen operations ensure food quality standards and manage inventory and staff schedules....

Kitchen Manager

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Manager or Kitchen Manager....

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 3 days ago

development with head Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences Ensure the department abides by all safety and...

Looking for an Experienced Sous Chef at 333 Pacific

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Sous Chef may also be responsible for menu development, ordering, inventory, processing invoices, scheduling and human resource issues....

Kitchen Leader

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 9 days ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Executive Chef - Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 19 days ago

quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and...

Senior Chef Manager - Sage Hill School

  • Newport Coast, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Newport Coast, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, mentoring, counseling, training...

Executive Chef

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements: Dependable, punctual, impeccable attendance record Accurate, attention to detail, service oriented Strong passion for restaurant operations Strong organizational skills Positive attitude...

Executive Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $105,000 -$115,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan Pay Grade: G15 Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for...

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

RH is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in providing world-class guest experiences while taking great care of our equipment and facilities. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Live Our Vision, Values and...

Sous Chef

  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Requirements * Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant * Strong passion for culinary excellence,...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (18 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : Park Bistro - 1 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA 92614. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time schedule. Days...

Sous Chef-Las Brisas

  • Laguna Beach, CA (9 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (9 miles from Dana Point, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

This includes controlling food related costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality and overall condition of the kitchen area....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dana Point, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Dana Point, 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 Kitchen Managers in Dana Point, 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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