Kitchen Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Stewarding Supervisor - Washington Hilton

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

Washington Hilton is looking for a dynamic Stewarding Supervisor to join their Stewarding team! With about 120,000 square feet of meeting space and 3 Food & Beverage outlets, this property is...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts Required Skills Menu Development Menu execution Brigade Style...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 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....

Penn Quarter - Kitchen Lead

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

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

Mt Vernon - Kitchen Lead

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

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

Union Market - Kitchen Lead

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader - BOH

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

As a Kitchen Leader at Sprinkles, you will be the conductor of the cupcakes! You will oversee the production of each back-of-house associate, making sure they are following recipes, mixing all...

Galley/Kitchen Supervisor - City Cruises DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 24 days ago

Guide and Galley Operating Manual Maintain continuous communication with the back of the house and restaurant management regarding staff and operations Provide input regarding shipmate relations Ensure...

Chef Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 29 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 29 days ago

Chef Manager** **Job Reference Number:** 29726 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** District of Columbia (US-DC) **The Role at a...

Executive Sous Chef - Conrad Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

At least three (3) years of culinary management experience in banquets and an upscale environment is required. Prior luxury hotel and union management experience are a plus. Want to learn more?...

Back of House Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Position Title: Back of House Manager Reports To: Salary: $65,000 Other Forms of Compensation: a vision for creating remarkable events FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE. Our...

Executive Chef - DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

management experience High volume production and catering experience is essential Previous experience managing cost controls Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Apply to Compass...

Executive Chef - DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

management experience High volume production and catering experience is essential Previous experience managing cost controls Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Apply to Compass...

Executive Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description HOSPITALITY STARTS HERE... Welcome to the heart of hospitality! At The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), we're on a mission to redefine the hospitality industry,...

Sous Chef-New

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

quality, food safety/sanitation and minimize waste and control inventory Train and develop kitchen staff while promoting a positive work environment Actively coach and counsel employees to include...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in District of Columbia 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
6.4%
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 District of Columbia
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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