Kitchen Manager Jobs in Vallejo, 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

  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 17 hours 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...

Culinary Manager

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of...

Kitchen Manager

  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lafayette, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Show an unwavering passion for crafting exquisite food presentations and maintaining impeccable food quality....

Sous Chef

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Management Attention to Detail Meat Butchery Problem Solving Meat Cookery Adaptability Ordering / Purchasing Communication Skills Menu Development Organizational Skills Receiving Customer Service Orientation...

Chef Manager

  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As Chef Manager, you'll be at the heart of this experience-leading kitchen operations, crafting innovative menus, and ensuring top-tier food quality....

Kitchen Manager

  • Yountville, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yountville, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company DescriptionHillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country. Some of our more well-known operations...

Executive Chef - City Cruises - San Francisco / Berkeley

  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

/banquet, high volume environment required Five (5) years' kitchen management experience plus either minimum two (4) years' formal culinary training or two (4) years' additional kitchen experience in...

Kitchen Manager

  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description: THE KITCHEN MANAGER: t he HEART of our operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions....

Junior Sous Chef

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Under the direction of the Winery Chef, the Junior Sous Chef will oversee kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality, and manage kitchen staff....

Sous Chef

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

General Purpose: Assists in the direct supervision of culinary staff, food production, scheduling, training, maintaining quality standards and food cost control in an effort to create quality food...

Executive Chef

  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities include all food production and menu development including that used for the restaurant, banquet functions and other outlets, while monitoring food purchase specifications and recipes...

Sous Chef

  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

RH is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in providing world-class guest experiences while taking great care of our equipment and facilities. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Live Our Vision, Values and...

Sous Chef (Downtown Tasting Room)

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Vallejo, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, 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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