Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Haven, 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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Culinary Director

  • Cheshire, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cheshire, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibilities Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals Collaborate with...

Kitchen Manager

  • Trumbull, CT (14 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trumbull, CT (14 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 1 day 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,...

Chef Manager - Recreation Center - Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago

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

Culinary Supervisor

  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT - 54923001 Location ID: 54923001 Culinary Supervisor Location: UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT - 54923001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Chef Manager - Recreation Center - Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 days ago

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

Chef Manager - Hamden Hall Country Day School

  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 10 days ago

FISD Salary: $75000 - $85000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: N/A Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300...

Chef Manager - Hamden Hall Country Day School

  • Hamden, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (3 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Salary: $75000 - $85000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: N/A Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (17 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Assists with menu development. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge of principles and practices of food production and safety....

Kitchen Leader

  • Monroe, CT (15 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Monroe, CT (15 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 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...

Coffee House Chef Manager - Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Coffee House Chef Manager - Quinnipiac University

  • Hamden, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hamden, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Westport - Kitchen Lead

  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

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

New Haven - Kitchen Lead

  • New Haven, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 90+ days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (24 miles from New Haven, 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 New Haven, CT

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Haven, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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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