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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Kitchen Leader

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 00829...

Hiring Prep cooks, Pizza chefs and Kitchen Managers

  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Arthur Mac's esta contratando preparadores, pizzeros con experiencia en pizza estilo NY y Kitchen Managers con al menos un ano de experiencia haciendo ordenes de comida, inventarios, horarios y experiencia...

Tacolicious is looking for a kitchen lead

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

Position Overview: The Kitchen Lead will play a critical role in managing the kitchen team, assisting with food prep, and ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently during peak hours. This is a...

Executive Sous Chef

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

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef $80,000 - $90,000 + Bonus Join this upscale-casual, full-service restaurant with bar, offering outstanding...

Executive Chef

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

DESCRIPTION: The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation....

Sous Chef/Line Cook. French restaurant in NOPA

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

Bistro La Chaumiere restaurant in San Francisco's NOPA District is looking for hard working, dedicated, and experienced persons with engaging qualities to fulfill a position of: - Sous Chef/Line...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lafayette, CA (2 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (2 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Tartine - Manufactory Hiring An AM/PM Hourly Sous Chef !

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

preparation, cooking, and plating with a focus on quality and presentation Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment Lead and train kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations Collaborate on menu...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

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

Flik Hospitality Group 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...

Sous Chef - Sony

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Your responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and cooking of menu items, managing kitchen staff, and assisting in menu development and garnishment....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 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....

Executive Sous Chef

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

Menu Development and Innovation Collaborate with Chef|Owner and FOH staff to innovate and introduce new menu items....

Sous Chef

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

You will demonstrate exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and leadership to ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation....

Pastry Sous Chef

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

Development Time Management Skills Problem Solving Skills Positive Attitude Towards Teamwork Respect for Diverse Backgrounds and Contributions Willingness to Embrace a Less Pretentious Approach to...

Sous Chef - Sony

  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Your responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and cooking of menu items, managing kitchen staff, and assisting in menu development and garnishment....

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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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
30.5%
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 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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