Kitchen Manager Jobs in San Jose, 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 (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 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...

Kitchen Supervisor, Summer Programs Posting #NS001

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 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...

Sous Chef

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 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 (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 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
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, 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 (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 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...

Portfolio Culinary Director

  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from San Jose, 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...

Senior Chef Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 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
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 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 CHEF I - Santa Clara CA

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF I - Santa Clara CA Pay Grade: 14 Salary: 90000-100000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career...

Senior Chef Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from San Jose, 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...

Sous Chef

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Ensure menu plans are followed at all times. As requested, assist in developing methods for determining the quality and quantity of food served....

Sous Chef

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

This entails adhering to client's culture and guidelines, OSHA, the Health Department's regulations, and Guckenheimer food quality standards....

Sous Chef (Catering @ MP7)

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

The Sous Chef is responsible for shaping the culinary landscape of the cafe, overseeing all aspects of food quality, innovation, and the efficiency of service....

Sous Chef Manager - Eataly Silicon Valley

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services....

Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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