Kitchen Manager Jobs in Batavia, IL

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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Chef Manager

  • Hoffman Est, IL (23 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL (23 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

quality are implemented. have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations. ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago

You'll provide team leadership and development so you can work together to achieve operational excellence in food quality, consistency, safety and service....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Resolve all customer opportunities related to food quality and execution. Understand and adhere to all GRG kitchen operation and management procedures....

Kitchen Leader

  • Lockport, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lockport, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 08/11/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250804 StoreID 03396...

Chef Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Chef Manager Job Reference Number: 32579 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs State: Illinois (US-IL) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 14 days ago

What You'll Do The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in providing our guests with best-in-class, off-the-chart, rockstar-level meals by leading the Kitchen Team and supervising all...

Culinary Manager

  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities: Oversees the food service program with dedication to high-quality dietary services while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols Plans and prepares a diverse menu...

Chef Manager - Now Hiring

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Chef Manager Job Reference Number: 32579 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs State: Illinois (US-IL) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an...

Kitchen Manager

  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $43,000 - $70,000 annually 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...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Algonquin, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Chef Manager - Yorkville School Nutrition

  • Yorkville, IL (16 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yorkville, IL (16 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Chef Manager - Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition! School Dining Leadership Are you a culinary professional who's passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team...

Kitchen Manager- Berkeley Culinary Center

  • Berkeley, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Berkeley, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Join Whitsons Culinary Group as a Kitchen Manager and play a vital role in delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality meals to thousands every day....

Kitchen Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant....

Chef Manager (Business Dining) - Wood Dale, IL

  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ 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 (Business Dining) - Wood Dale, IL

  • Wood Dale, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (20 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Batavia, IL

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Batavia, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.2%
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 Batavia, IL
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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