Kitchen Manager Jobs in East Hartford, CT

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 Sous Chef Full-Time Pratt & Whitney Stadium

  • East Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Pride Kitchen Manager

  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Overview Join Our Team as a Deli Manager Crafting Culinary Excellence! Are you a seasoned professional with a zest for food service? We're searching for a Deli Manager who is passionate about...

Kitchen Manager

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Compensation Range $60,000 - $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 Leader

  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 15 days ago

, and following kitchen procedures + Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues + Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew...

Chef Manager

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 22 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Partners with the client to deliver quality on site catered events...

Food Production Manager 2

  • New Britain, CT (11 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Britain, CT (11 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

What You Bring 2–4 years of experience in food production or culinary management, preferably in contract dining or campus environments Proven leadership and team-building skills in a fast-paced setting...

Kitchen Lead - JOB ID# 13219

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/ Kitchen Cook Date Posted: 5/7/2025 Location: Academy of International Studies Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 05/16/2025    Kitchen Lead Position...

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Glastonbury, CT (6 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (6 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor...

Farmington Valley - Kitchen Lead

  • Canton, CT (16 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Canton, CT (16 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cromwell, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

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 food products in a timely...

Demographic Data for East Hartford, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in East Hartford, CT

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 East Hartford, CT 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 East Hartford, CT
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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