Kitchen Manager Jobs in Elgin, 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

  • Mount Prospect, IL (16 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (16 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Kitchen Manager Job Description Reports to: Executive Chef Summary of Position: A Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations...

Kitchen Leader

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 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...

Night Field Service Manager - Kitchen Hoods

  • McHenry, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Nelbud**\ \ Field Service Manager(third shift) -The Service Manager is responsible for the jobsite, safety, service quality, and any...

Culinary Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days 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 Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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

Back of House Supervisor

  • North Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Roselle, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary Provides excellent customer service by preparing and serving menu items. Barista I Responsibilities: Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform. Provide efficient,...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Morton Grove, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Morton Grove, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 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....

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Montgomery, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members and day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations Adhere to policies...

Manager, Kitchen Systems/Fire Extinguisher

  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Introduction Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients, customers, and teammates from fire hazards by installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire suppression systems....

Chef Manager

  • Western Springs, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Western Springs, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Position Summary The Chef Manager position will assist in overseeing the cafeteria and catering unit. The Chef Manager position requires experience in the food service industry as well as client...

Chef Manager (Business Dining) - Wood Dale, IL

  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Manage food and labor costs while maximizing efficiency Maintain and enforce food quality and presentation standards Oversee and assist in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation...

Chef Manager (Business Dining) - Wood Dale, IL

  • Wood Dale, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Kitchen Manager

  • Crystal Lake, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (18 miles from Elgin, 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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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