Kitchen Manager Jobs
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.
Job Description – Cook/ Kitchen Manager – Italian Cuisine The Cook/ Kitchen Manager will assist the owners as they manage the inventory of food and beverages, equipment, and supplies related to the...

- Lakewood country club
- Denver, CO
- 23 hours ago
- Lakewood country club
- Denver, CO
- 23 hours ago
A Premier private club renowned for exceptional service, first-class amenities, and a refined culinary experience. Our members expect excellence in every aspect of their visit, including gourmet...

- Lakewood country club
- Denver, CO
- 23 hours ago
- Lakewood country club
- Denver, CO
- 23 hours ago
About Us: Prestigious private club offering a refined atmosphere, first-class amenities, and a commitment to culinary excellence. We take pride in delivering outstanding dining experiences to our...

- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 2 days ago
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 2 days ago
What We’re Looking For Located right outside Zion National Park, we are looking for a Sous Chef to bring culinary excellence to our Farm to Table restaurant. Working at Zion Mountain Ranch...
About Us: At Garden & Grounds Bistro, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated...

- The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen
- Cornelius, NC
- 4 days ago
- The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen
- Cornelius, NC
- 4 days ago
Are you currently working in the food industry as a sous chef, head chef, or executive chef? Ready to step up your game? The Serve Pickleball & Kitchen is developing a unique culinary experience...

- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 4 days ago
- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 4 days ago
Your culinary expertise will shine through in our banquet catering events and menu development, all while upholding the highest standards of food safety and sanitation....

- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors...

- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 6 days ago
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 6 days ago
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in restaurant management and culinary arts, with a flair for menu planning and food preparation....

- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 6 days ago
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 6 days ago
money Oversee banquet catering and help create new menu items Prepare and cook food following recipes and sanitation guidelines About Us: Experience top-notch corporate lodging and workforce housing...
The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....
- Flying Fish Taphouse
- Jacksonville, FL
- 8 days ago
- Flying Fish Taphouse
- Jacksonville, FL
- 8 days ago
Job Responsibilities: Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and appealing selection Food cost management to maximize profitability while maintaining quality Kitchen management to oversee...
Brad Halling American Whiskey Co. dba BHAWK Join Us to Raise the American Spirit At BHAWK, we will Raise the American Spirit by expressing Gratitude for extraordinary service through purpose...
Key Responsibilities: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and consistency. Develop and design creative and seasonal menus that reflect our brand and target market....
Arts or equivalent experience Experience in back of house operations Knowledge of banquet catering and menu development Strong understanding of labor and food cost management Proficiency in food preparation...
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Kitchen Managers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kitchen Manager position
- Food Plating
- Culinary Management
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Batch Cooking
- Casual Dining
- Plate Presentation
- Degree in Culinary Arts
- Wok
- ServSafe Manager
- Food Cost Management
- Food Quality
- Front of House
- New Restaurant Openings
- Banquet Catering
- Labor Cost Management
- Back of House
- Kitchen Management
- Restaurant Management
- Food Inventory
- Food and Beverage Management
- Menu Planning
- Scratch Cooking
- Menu Development
- Catering
- Recipe Development
- Grilling
- Food Service Management
- Culinary Arts
- Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Cost Management
- Sanitation
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
- Food Preparation
- Ordering
- Cooking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Interviewing
- Purchasing
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Presentation
- Coaching
- Events
- Regulations
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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