Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in California

A Culinary Operations Manager plays a critical role in the chef industry by overseeing the operations in a professional kitchen or a food service establishment. They are responsible for managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and presentation meets the standards, creating and supervising menus, and managing the budget and financial plans related to the kitchen or restaurant. They also need to ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to. Furthermore, they coordinate with the chef for daily operations, customer service, and even marketing strategies.

For a successful career as a Culinary Operations Manager, a candidate should possess great leadership and organizational skills along with the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are also key for efficient team coordination and conflict resolution. They should be competent in budget management and have a good understanding of food sanitation regulations. Some important certifications include a degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, and certifications like Certified Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) or ServSafe Food Handler. Prior job roles that can lead to becoming a Culinary Operations Manager can include sous chef, kitchen manager, or restaurant manager.

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Culinary Operations Manager 3

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 27 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Culinary Operations Manager to oversee our culinary operations....

Culinary Manager, F&B - FIFA World Cup 26

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Who We Are: On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Free movies, free popcorn, flex schedulesand more! Supervise and coordinate operations of the kitchen (in a casual-dining environment) to achieve AMCs goals. Provide leadership and development,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Victorville, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Overview If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on...

Restaurant Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Compensation Range $69,000 - $72,500 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Daly City, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Daly City, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Company Description Initial hiring pay range (based on location, experience, etc.): $ 24/hour At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Piper

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Piper restaurant, located at The Seabird Resort in sunny Oceanside, CA. Guest enjoy fresh, handmade pastas and garden-to-table delicacies in a bright, convivial, California-coastal setting just...

Restaurant Manager

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods....

Culinary Supervisor- Dodgers Stadium

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CULINARY SUPERVISOR- DODGERS STADIUM Pay Range: $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

Restaurant Manager Base camp Pizza

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Base Camp Pizza Do you like working with a fun group of people? Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to be rewarded for working hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions apply with us...

Assistant Restaurant Manager Azul Latin Kitchen

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Azul Latin Kitchen Do you like working with a fun group of people? Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to be rewarded for working hard? If you answered yes to any of these questions apply with...

Kitchen Manager

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 day ago

K&S Staffing Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager Duties include but not limited to: Inventory, ordering, cleaning, meal prep, checking food temperatures, log books and making sure the food is...

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join an Award Winning Company! Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been awarded the prestigious Hot Concept Award and Restaurant Business Magazine's Future 50 (Fastest Growing Chain).With over 700 locations...

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Sherman Oaks NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join an Award Winning Company! Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been awarded the prestigious Hot Concept Award and Restaurant Business Magazine's Future 50 (Fastest Growing Chain).With over 700 locations...

Summer Camp Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • Lakeshore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeshore, CA
  • 1 day ago

This is a live-in position from June 26 - August 2. Accommodations in private cabin with shared shower and toilets close by. Escape the summer heat! Come to summer camp and cook for our campers...

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Salary for Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Culinary Operations Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Culinary Operations Managers in California offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Culinary Operations Managers in California
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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