Kitchen Manager Jobs in Irvine, 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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Kitchen Manager

  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Kitchen Manager ensures that all programs offered through the Kitchen are executed consistently in the store. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for development of all direct reports....

Chef Manager

  • Fullerton, CA (12 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (12 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Chef Manager

  • Fullerton, CA (15 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (15 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 7 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Kitchen Manager

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Position Description As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities: Supports the Hospitality team in overseeing the...

Kitchen Manager / Chef

  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Title: Kitchen Manager / Chef Reports To: Restaurant General Manager Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of...

Satellite Kitchen Lead

  • La Habra, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • La Habra, CA (17 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago

La Habra City School District Job Description Satellite Kitchen Lead Purpose Statement The job of Satellite Kitchen Lead is for the purpose of overseeing the operation of a satellite kitchen in...

Stage Red Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Position Title: Stage Red Kitchen Supervisor Department: Food & Beverage Reports To: Executive Chef Classification: Part-time Non-Exempt Compensation: $22.00 an hour Qualifications: To perform...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 18 days ago

As the Kitchen Manager, you will be partnered with the Executive Kitchen Manager and serve as an integral member of our management team....

Innkeeper Kitchen Supervisor El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Modus by PM Hotel Group

  • Capistrano Beach, CA (20 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Capistrano Beach, CA (20 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with Beverage supervisor and GM to develop new menu items and pricing. Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation across all dishes....

Kitchen Leader

  • Perris, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Perris, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 20 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 (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ 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...

Culinary Manager-El Torito

  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (4 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

PURPOSE The Culinary Manager is responsible for oversite of the complete back of house operation to include controlling all food related costs, back of house team member labor costs, food quality and...

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Executive Chef ( Providence St Joseph Hosp) Orange CA

  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orange, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: $85000-95000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 15 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving...

Recreation Leader (Senior Center Kitchen Lead)

  • Stanton, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stanton, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents and monitor food quality. Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Irvine, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
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 Irvine, 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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