Kitchen Manager Jobs in Modesto, 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 Coordinator

  • Modesto, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Manager certification (required) Experience working in a Kitchen (required) Experience in the nutritional needs of seniors, youth and families Experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through...

Sous Chef

  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere...

Sous Chef

  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Pay: $72000 per year - $75000 per year At Great Wolf, the Resort Sous Chef works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Sous Chef...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Modesto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Modesto, 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 Modesto, 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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