Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dolton, 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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Kitchen Manager Tilly Bagel Shop Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Tilly Bagel Shop - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Kitchen Manager to oversee the preparation and organization of ingredients in our busy...

Chef / Kitchen Manager A. M.

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Popular Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant looking for Chef who can * Lead, mentor, and manage the culinary team. * Develop and plan menus and daily specials. * Create prep lists for the kitchen crew. *...

Chef Manager - Matteson Culinary Center

  • Matteson, IL (11 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (11 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a...

Private Events Kitchen Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Development Read more...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Apply Description Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards. Responsible for ordering food products...

Kitchen Manager Smoque BBQ Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Smoque BBQ - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today! Early hours. High standards. No ego....

Jerk Chef / Manager/ Partner/ only jerk chef experince

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Jerk Chef / Manager/ Partner/ only jerk chef experince (Chicago) Jerk House 5401 S. Wentworth Ave unit 5w Chicago, Il 60609 compensation: To be discussed in person employment type: experience...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Manage smoker timing loading and unloading meats on schedule Maintain prep timelines and task organization to ensure nothing falls behind Monitor food quality and consistency throughout all stages of...

Stewarding Supervisor - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

  • Hammond, IN (5 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (5 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Rate Of Pay: TBD Status: Full - Time TEAM MEMBER PERKS & BENEFITS: Great benefits including medical, dental, and vision! Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and more through our rewards program...

Executive Sous Chef-Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Location: Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Salary: 85k-90k Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Pay Grade: 14 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Experience in menu planning, costing, and food cost management. Creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas to menu development....

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Development Kitchen Management Menu Planning Recipe Development Communication Skills Budgeting Scheduling Culinary Skills Food Safety Knowledge Equipment Maintenance Inventory Control Cost Control...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Dolton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Development Culinary Creativity Commitment to Quality and Excellence Menu Development and Creation Time Management Skills Ordering Adaptability to Changing Environments Knowledge of health and safety...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dolton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Dolton, IL 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 Dolton, 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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