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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Dietary/Kitchen Manager

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Title: Dietary/Kitchen Manager Job Duties: The Dietary/Kitchen Manager directs and coordinates all aspects of the dietary/culinary services department....

Kitchen Manager

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

Pay: $67,000 - $90,000 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Pay Grade: 12 Salary: $80000 - $85000 With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 17 days ago

CCL Hospitality Group Pay Grade: 12 Salary: $80000 - $85000 With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for...

Kitchen Leader

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/03/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 00829...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Concord, CA (20 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (20 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back-of-the-House using Golden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the...

Kitchen Manager

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

Responsibilities The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid or closing shifts....

Junior Sous Chef

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ 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)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Sous Chef

  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Vallejo, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Vallejo, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Vallejo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
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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