Kitchen Manager Jobs in Denver, CO

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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Kitchen Manager

  • Littleton, CO (11 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Littleton, CO (11 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Pay: $55,000 - $80,000 Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all...

Kitchen Leader

  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Smokin Yard's BBQ in Denver is hiring for a KITCHEN MANAGER

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Smokin Yards BBQ in Denver is hiring for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back and front of house restaurant operations....

Kitchen Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Support menu development, recipe standardization, and execution to maintain consistent food quality. Understand flavor profiles and quality of food ingredients....

Kitchen Manager

  • Littleton, CO (11 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (11 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Support menu development, recipe standardization, and execution to maintain consistent food quality. Understand flavor profiles and quality of food ingredients....

Winter 25/26: Kitchen Lead: Pastry

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Assists in the menu development process. Assist in the direction and supervision of staff....

Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef, Highlands Ranch Golf Course

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef is responsible for leading and managing the back of the house food operation in the absence of the Director....

Culinary Manager

  • Highlands Ranch, CO (13 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (13 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Heres what we need: As a Torchys Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for all Back of the House (BOH) operations, including maintaining a safe and impressively clean kitchen, and instilling a culture...

Kitchen Manager - Elementary

  • Highlands Ranch, CO (13 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (13 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Job Posting Title: Kitchen Manager - Elementary Job Description: Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and service, supervision of staff, and...

Part Time Kitchen Coordinator; Theodora Family Hotel Program

  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago

Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow. Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies....

Kitchen Manager

  • Thornton, CO (12 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Thornton, CO (12 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 17 days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, the Kitchen Manager is also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence...

Back of House Supervisor

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 26 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 26 days ago

Were growing our savory grab-and-go programthink sandwiches, yogurt and granola, and other quick optionsand need a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead production....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

About Us Ideally positioned 15 minutes from both Denver and Boulder, The Westin Westminster provides convenient access to the 16th Street Mall and Pearl Street Mall, as well as abundant outdoor...

Culinary Manager

  • Broomfield, CO (19 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (19 miles from Denver, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Specific qualifications for the position include: Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred) Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service...

Demographic Data for Denver, CO

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Denver, CO

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO
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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