Kitchen Manager Jobs in Alabama

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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Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Madison, AL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 13 hours ago

Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members and day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations Adhere to policies...

Kitchen Manager

  • Madison, AL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 13 hours ago

Managers Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and...

Chef Manager - Protective Life Insurance Co

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurants....

Chef Manager - Fayette, AL

  • Fayette, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayette, AL
  • 1 day ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Chef Manager - Altamont School

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications:...

Chef Manager

  • Vance, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vance, AL
  • 2 days ago

Chef Manager 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Vance, AL AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Chef Manager. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into...

Chef Manager - Protective Life Insurance Co

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice, fine dining, or restaurants....

Chef Manager - Altamont School

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications:...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 3 days ago

Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred. Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required....

Kitchen Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Executive Kitchen Manager - New Restaurant Opening

  • Madison, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 8 days ago

You'll provide team leadership and development so you can work together to achieve operational excellence in food quality, consistency, safety and service....

Kitchen Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details The Kitchen Manager you will be responsible for overseeing cooking, food preparation, logistics, and day-to-day operations....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago

Culinary Supervisor Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, AL 35244 329 Room Hotel Managed By Hospitality Ventures Management Group Benefits Passionate...

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 17 days ago

Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred. Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required....

Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Auburn, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 17 days ago

Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred. Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Alabama

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
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 Alabama
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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