Kitchen Manager Jobs in Florida

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 Chef

Job Responsibilities: Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and appealing selection Food cost management to maximize profitability while maintaining quality Kitchen management to oversee...

Executive Chef

This role combines hands-on cooking with kitchen management responsibilities, including menu development, staff supervision, and operational oversight....

Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine: Benefits We Offer: Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off Competitive...

Kitchen Leader

  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • 3 hours 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Davenport, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Spa - Massage Therapist Part-Time Omni Orlando Resort of ChampionsGate Davenport, FL A property of: Omni Hotels & Resorts Posted 4 days ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Location Orlando Resort at...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Cocoa Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cocoa Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago

Kitchen Supervisor Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront - 4.0 Cocoa Beach, FL Job Details Estimated: $36.1K - $42.6K a year 8 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance...

Executive Chef Manager

  • Apopka, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Apopka, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include all Back of House such as: Kitchen Cleanliness Food prep Production Inventory Food Quality Catering/ Special Events Physician Lounge Culture/ Team engagement Team Development...

Hiring Now: Chef / Kitchen Manager Build a Dream Team!

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago

What We're Looking For: 35+ years chef/kitchen manager experience Strong leadership and organizational skills Passion for coastal cuisine and waterfront vibes Food safety focused, ServSafe certified...

Kitchen Manager

  • Temple Terrace, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple Terrace, FL
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do WHY WENDY’S? Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager. We get you. We got you....

Kitchen Manager

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Culinary Manager

  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago

Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees Implementing...

Kitchen Supervisor, Olive and Sea - Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago

quality and presentation Prepare staff schedules with guidance of Chef/Sous Chef Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards...

Kitchen Manager - $1,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Brandon, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 2 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...

Cook/kitchen manager

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Experienced cook for late night bar in south beach. Experience required in ordering and inventory management. Late night hours required. Great company to work for open over 25 years.

Executive Sous Chef

  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago

They possess strong operational and team management skills, a refined culinary palate, and a commitment to excellence in both food quality and presentation....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Florida

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 Florida 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 Florida
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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