Kitchen Manager Jobs in Arizona

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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Executive Chef

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago

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....

3rd Shift Kitchen Manager/Asst General Manager at House of Ott Gilbert

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 9 hours ago

Dog Haus Biergarten - Kitchen Manager/Assistant General Manager Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the food and beverage industry?...

Kitchen Manager

  • Glendale, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary As the Kitchen Manager, you would be responsible for the back of the house and all of its functions....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications At least 2 years of senior level Culinary Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations...

Kitchen Manager I

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 5 days ago

The AKM partners with the Kitchen Manager to ensure back-of-house operations meet or exceed brand standards and guest expectations....

Kitchen Manager II

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 5 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 5 days 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

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 5 days ago

You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence and growth, while coaching and inspiring our team members to ensure high food quality and a first-class guest...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Applicants interested in working with a team committed to excellence and dedicated to food quality and sets high standards for output should apply....

Executive Sous Chef - Banquets

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 6 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 Supervisor

  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Yavapai Lodge 11 Yavapai Lodge Rd Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Hotel with 358 Rooms Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $18.00 to...

Kitchen Manager

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 11 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Supervisor, Yavapai Hotel

  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 12 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Yavapai Hotel in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Our ideal Kitchen Supervisor is an experienced...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 14 days ago

Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations Continuously improve product quality and process steps with...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 15 days ago
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 15 days ago

This will include menu planning, marketing, catering events & inventory management....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Arizona

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 Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
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 Arizona
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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