Kitchen Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Kitchen Leader

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 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

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners...

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Chef Dominique Crenn, the visionary behind the three-Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn, is bringing her renowned culinary artistry to Los Angeles. Set...

Executive Sous Chef - Specialty Restaurant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Chef/Kitchen Manager Executive Order Bar & Lounge executiveorderbar KITCHEN FULL-TIME 67,000/YR SF Job Title: Chef/Kitchen Manager Location: San Francisco, CA Position Type: Full-Time About Us: We are...

Starbird Chicken Executive Sous Chef Paradies Lagardere - San Francisco International Airport

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 days ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Executive Sous Chef EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt POSITION REPORTS TO: General Manager DEPARTMENT: Dining Division POSITION SUMMARY: At Paradies Lagardere,...

Executive Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Address guest feedback regarding food quality or preparation issues promptly and professionally, ensuring their satisfaction....

Airline Lounges Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Cathedral School for Boys - 1275 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA...

Sous Chef (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Abbott Diabetes Care - 2701 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA...

Executive Chef

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, 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...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Cathedral School for Boys - 1275 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Walnut Creek, 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
13.0%
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 Walnut Creek, 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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