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Kitchen Manager / Chef

Ojai, CA

$80K - $90K/yr

... restaurant featuring a chef-driven menu. -We are open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen ...

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Kitchen Manager / Chef

Ojai, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... restaurant featuring a chef-driven menu. -We are open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen ...

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Kitchen Manager / Chef

Ojai, CA · On-site

... restaurant featuring a chef-driven menu. * -We are open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen ...

Highly Likely

Kitchen Manager / Chef

Ojai, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... restaurant featuring a chef-driven menu. -We are open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen ...

City Of Arlington

$13 - $18/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Assist Restaurant/Assistant Restaurant Manager/Chef in cooking and preparation of food. * Supervise kitchen personnel under the direction of the Restaurant Manager/Chef.

Elder Restaurant

Restaurant Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The Restaurant Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Chef team, and ownership to maintain and elevate the restaurant's service standards, develop the front-of-house team, and ensure ...

Elder Restaurant

Restaurant Manager

New York, NY

The Restaurant Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Chef team, and ownership to maintain and elevate the restaurant's service standards, develop the front-of-house team, and ensure ...

Homegrown Tap & Dough

Kitchen Manager/ Chef

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

We are seeking an ambitious and determined Kitchen Manager/ Chef to join a dynamic family who are ... You will play a key role by supporting the General Manager in all restaurant operations and ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant manager chef in the United States is $86,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a restaurant manager chef?

Restaurant Manager Chefs are professionals who combine the roles of managing a restaurant's operations with leading its culinary team. They oversee daily business activities, such as staffing, budgeting, and customer service, while also developing menus, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality. This dual role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and organizational skills. Restaurant Manager Chefs play a key part in creating a positive dining experience and maintaining the restaurant's reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by a restaurant manager chef in balancing kitchen operations with front-of-house management?

A Restaurant Manager Chef often faces the challenge of juggling both culinary responsibilities and front-of-house management. This means ensuring food quality and kitchen efficiency while also delivering excellent customer service and managing staff relationships. Time management and clear communication are key, as the role requires quickly addressing issues on both sides of the restaurant. Successful Restaurant Manager Chefs build strong teams, delegate tasks effectively, and stay adaptable to shifting priorities throughout busy service periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a restaurant manager chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restaurant Manager Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, leadership ability, and experience in kitchen and staff management, often backed by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and food safety certifications is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help you motivate teams and ensure customer satisfaction. These skills are crucial for maintaining high food quality, operational efficiency, and a positive dining experience in a competitive hospitality environment.

What is the difference between Restaurant Manager Chef vs Kitchen Supervisor?

AspectRestaurant Manager ChefKitchen Supervisor
Primary RoleOversees restaurant operations, manages staff, handles customer serviceSupervises kitchen staff, ensures food quality, manages kitchen workflow
CredentialsExperience in restaurant management, hospitality certificationsCulinary training, kitchen management experience
Work EnvironmentFront-of-house, administrative, customer interactionBack-of-house, food prep, kitchen oversight
Industry UsageCommonly employed in restaurants, hospitality industryFound in restaurants, hotels, catering services

While both roles involve overseeing food service operations, the Restaurant Manager Chef focuses on overall restaurant management, including customer experience and staff coordination. The Kitchen Supervisor concentrates on kitchen activities, food quality, and kitchen staff supervision. Both roles require relevant experience, but their primary responsibilities and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Restaurant Manager Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,159 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Kitchen Manager / Chef

Ojai, CA

Highly Likely
Traveler Accommodation • 51 - 200 employees
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$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Highly Likely is growing!
We are opening in OJAI and we are looking for an amazing Kitchen Manager/Chef to work directly with Our executive chef Kat Turner to execute our existing menu and bring creativity to this location.
-We are looking for a skilled chef to supervise daily BOH operations at Highly Likely.
-Highly Likely is a fast paced all-day dining restaurant featuring a chef-driven menu.
-We are open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm
Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards.
You may also work with the chef to develop and launch new recipes for the cafe.
To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.
Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.
Responsibilities
-Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
-Supervise food prep and cooking
-Check food plating and temperature
-Establish portion sizes
-Schedule kitchen staff shifts
-Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
-Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
-Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
-Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
-Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
-Weekly inventory
-Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
-Track and oversee kitchen repair and maintenance
-Oversee catering orders
Requirements and skills
-Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
-Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
-Enthusiasm to learn the computer software that we use to run the restaurant
-Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
-Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
-Excellent organizational skills
-Conflict management abilities
-Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
-Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
-Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus, but not necessary!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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