Kitchen Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Leader

  • Paramount, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Paramount, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/12/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 02893...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

The Kitchen Manager will oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and ensure that the delivery of quality, timely food is presented at all times while adhering to all health and safety code standards...

Kitchen Manager

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Hook & Anchor Costa Mesa hiring Kitchen Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee: daily kitchen operations ensure food quality standards and manage inventory and staff schedules....

Hook & Anchor Dana Point hiring Kitchen Manager

  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee: daily kitchen operations ensure food quality standards and manage inventory and staff schedules....

Sous Chef

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 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...

Banquet Sous Chef Seasonal Part-Time LA County Fair

  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 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...

Banquet Sous Chef Seasonal Part-Time LA County Fair

  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, 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...

Sous Chef - Tournant ($66,100 - $95,700)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Surf. Sand. Sunset. Success. Find Yours at Our Special Place. Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our stunning, Spanish-inspired resort offers...

Executive Chef - Coastal Staple

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Key Responsibilities Direct all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency....

Executive Chef - Pacific Hideaway

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives....

Executive Chef ( Providence St Joseph Hosp) Orange CA

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 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...

Executive Chef

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Responsible for meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives....

Banquets Jr. Sous Chef

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Sous Chef Responsibilities Maintaining food quality and always ensuring guest satisfaction Consistently tracking kitchen inventory, preparing and ordering all items regarding the needs of all the outlets...

Kitchen Manager - Elementary

  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Posting Title: Kitchen Manager - Elementary Job Description: Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and service, supervision of staff, and...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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