Kitchen Manager Jobs in Newark, 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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Head Chef

  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Head Chef - Upscale Italian Restaurant Chain Palo Alto, CA Total compensation package including bonus is $110,000 to $115,000 + Health Insurance + 401k Job Summary: The Head Chef directs all...

Food Production Supervisor

  • Brisbane, CA (23 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brisbane, CA (23 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Overview We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is...

Kitchen Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Plus Incentive Bonus based on Performance Location: 2575 California St Suite 601, Mountain View, California, 94040 The Kitchen Manager is a developer of people...

Kitchen Supervisor, Summer Programs Posting #NS001

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Employer We hope you will explore the various career opportunities we have available and consider joining the staff of one of the premier public school districts in California. We seek...

Kitchen Leader

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 00829...

Sous Chef

  • Los Altos, CA (11 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (11 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Cetrella is a fine dining destination restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley with two decades of high performance, and a well established...

Portfolio Culinary Director

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Have a solid understanding of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination...

Kitchen Supervisor Part-Time Excite Ballpark

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Executive Sous Chef, Clarks Menlo Park

  • West Menlo Park, CA (8 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA (8 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About Clark's Oyster Bar: We are thrilled to announce that Clark's Oyster Bar, a proud member of MML Hospitality, will debut in Menlo Park, California, in 2025. As we gear up to introduce our...

Sous Chef - Sony

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Your responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and cooking of menu items, managing kitchen staff, and assisting in menu development and garnishment....

Portfolio Culinary Director

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Have a solid understanding of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination...

Senior Chef Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Kitchen Supervisor Part-Time Excite Ballpark

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 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...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Belmont, CA (13 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Belmont, CA (13 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Crystal Springs Belmont - 10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Demographic Data for Newark, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Newark, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Newark, 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 Newark, 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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