Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Covina, 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 Supervisor Toyota Arena

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Kitchen Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Food Preparation & Quality Control + Oversee and assist in food preparation and batch cooking, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality control. + Ensure adherence to portion control and food cost...

Ontario Convention Center Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen Manager Requirements Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Minimum of 5 years...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

They take full ownership of back-of-house operations, leading kitchen staff, managing inventory, controlling costs, and maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information Starting Pay: $30.36/hour, Pay After 90 days: $34.00/hour, Non Union Position Job Number 24202380 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JWMarriott/Ritz-Carlton...

Executive Sous Chef

  • West Hollywood, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (22 miles from West Covina, 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 Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Small but experienced restaurant group with a unique Mexican Cantina concept in Franklin Village is looking for an individual that wants to plant roots. We have been in the industry for over 25...

Kitchen Manager / Line Cook

  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What Youll Do: Oversee all BOH operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and cleanliness meet the highest standards Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain smooth daily service Uphold consistency...

Ontario Convention Center Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ontario, CA (20 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (20 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Kitchen Supervisor Toyota Arena

  • Ontario, CA (20 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (20 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Liaison between banquet, catering and concession departments. Oversees banquet and concession functions. Coordinates staff with banquets for plating and carving....

Kitchen Manager

  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Girl & The Chicken, a fast-growing, fast-casual rotisserie restaurant in Burbank, is looking for an experienced and driven Kitchen Manager to help lead our back-of-house operations and deliver exceptional...

Lead Line Cook / Kitchen Manager Needed!

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 5 days ago

De La Nonna, a pizza focused Italian restaurant in the Arts District DTLA is hiring for a Lead Line Cook or Kitchen Manager!...

Kitchen Leader

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 6 days ago

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to...

Morning Kitchen Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Were looking for a dedicated and passionate Morning Kitchen Manager to lead morning operations at CENTO....

Demographic Data for West Covina, CA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Covina, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in West Covina, 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 West Covina, 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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