Kitchen Manager Jobs in Escondido, 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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Central Kitchen Manager

  • La Mesa, CA (22 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (22 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 2 days ago

View Job Description 2425-54 (Dual-Merged) An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Central Kitchen Manager in order to fill current and future vacancies....

Hiring Salaried Kitchen Manager

  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an experienced kitchen manager with fresh ideas. Versed in Authentic Mexican Food and American Breakfast....

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Oceanside, CA (23 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (23 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Supervisors possess strong leadership, communication and relationship skills. They are expected to support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities. A...

Experienced Kitchen Manager

  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Expectations: As a Kitchen Manager, you will have two weeks to understand the role, key concepts, and job duties....

Central Kitchen Manager

  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (21 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 5 days ago

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Central Kitchen Manager in order to fill current and future vacancies....

Kitchen Lead

  • Vista, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vista, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Provides leadership, supervision, and direction on shift operations in order to consistently meet or exceed the guest experience in relation to food safety and food quality....

Executive Sous Chef @ Luxury 4-Diamond AAA Rated Resort

  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 13 days ago

YOU: To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who has exceptional skills in inter-departmental collaboration, food cost management, health and safety codes and employee relations...

Food Production Manager 3

  • Camp Pendleton, CA (21 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA (21 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government...

Kitchen Leader

  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 45+ 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Oceanside, CA (23 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (23 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Manager or Kitchen Manager....

Executive Chef @ 4-Diamond AAA Rated Resort - Del Mar (Adelaide)

  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (14 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

YOU: To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who has exceptional skills in menu creation, inter-departmental collaboration, food cost management, health and safety codes and employee...

Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA (16 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (16 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA (16 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (16 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Sous Chef / Lead Cook

  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

development....

Kitchen Leader - BOH

  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Escondido, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Kitchen Leader at Sprinkles, you will be the conductor of the cupcakes! You will oversee the production of each back-of-house associate, making sure they are following recipes, mixing all...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Escondido, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Escondido, CA 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 Escondido, 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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