Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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/Chef Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 17 days ago

Role Overview: SodexoMagic is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Chef Manager to assist in managing culinary operations within the American Airlines Philadelphia Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International...

Kitchen Manager

  • Elkton, MD (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elkton, MD (19 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago

The main objective of the Kitchen Manager, also know as the Food Service Leader (FSL) in this job description, is to manage all areas of the food service and beverage operation....

Kitchen Leader

  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 1 day 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,...

Floating Chef Manager - Philadelphia School Nutrition

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago

management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning...

Kitchen Manager - Xfinity Live!

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 11 days ago

Kitchen Manager Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred....

Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 13 days ago

Zama Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is currently looking to add a Kitchen Manager to our Culinary Team....

Chef Manager - Elwyn

  • Media, PA (14 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Media, PA (14 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 14 days ago

management (hospital, senior living, or healthcare food service a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on batch cooking and modified diets Knowledge of healthcare dietary requirements, food safety...

Kitchen Manager

  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring for a Kitchen Manager who will echo these core values while overseeing the operations of BOH: Hospitality Consistency Teamwork What you'll do: Manage kitchen staff, ensuring proper staffing...

Kitchen Manager

  • Concordville, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Concordville, PA (11 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 18 days ago

Location: 100 Applied Bank Blvd Glen Mills, PA 19342 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type:...

Kitchen Manager

  • Glen Mills, PA (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 20 days ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (12 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 20 days ago

Location: 100 Applied Bank Blvd Glen Mills, PA 19342 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type:...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 24 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 24 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Banquet Kitchen Supervisor - Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 26 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 26 days ago

Lead culinary functions to meet food quality goals, meet financial goals, facilities maintenance, and personnel development objectives....

Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives....

Kitchen Supervisor, FT

  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exton, PA (22 miles from Wilmington, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhance our fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an excellent dining experience...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wilmington, DE

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Wilmington, DE 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
6.3%
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 Wilmington, DE
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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