Kitchen Manager Jobs in La Jolla, 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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Executive Sous Chef @ Luxury 4-Diamond AAA Rated Resort

  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 hours 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...

Kitchen manager and kitchen assistant

  • Escondido, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Escondido, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Manager Were looking for a reliable leader with kitchen experience who can manage staff, maintain food quality, and ensure a clean, efficient workspace....

Sea & Sky Executive Sous Chef

  • La Jolla, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef with directing and overseeing all culinary operations for the hotel including planning, preparation, production, food quality...

Kitchen Manager

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Food Production Manager 3

  • Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Executive Sous Chef We believe every plate tells a story. So, we're searching for an Executive Sous Chef with a palate for serving up truly memorable dishes. Whenever and wherever our guests...

Kitchen Leader

  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Executive Sous Chef - Laidback Luxury

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

quality, and food presentation....

Sous Chef

  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakeside, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Sous Chef Department Garde Manger - 10382 Starting Rate OBJECTIVE: Specializes in food preparation, menu design, and food presentation in all casino kitchens. Responsible for staffing levels,...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Our guests' memorable experiences must start somewhere. So why not with you? We're looking for a new Stewarding Supervisor. In this position, you will supervise the Stewarding Team and the overall...

Executive Chef

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Executive Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for...

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

  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (7 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 45+ 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

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Opportunity: Kitchen Supervisor Supervise set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up and service are in accordance with established...

Sous Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 60+ 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,...

Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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