Kitchen Manager Jobs in Elmhurst, 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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Culinary Director

  • Evanston, IL (16 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (16 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Quality/Safety Communication Skills Mentoring Teams Training Efforts Food Cost Tracking Inventory Management Menu Development Event planning and execution Leadership Organizational Skills Computer...

Executive Sous Chef at Hilton O'Hare Airport

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS 5-7 Years of culinary management experience in a high-volume hotel environment including a la carte and banquets....

Green Spoon Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

  • Evanston, IL (16 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (16 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

GSK is currently hiring experienced line cooks / Kitchen managers. Our ideal candidate is kind, positive, works well with others, and can maintain a sense of urgency....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • River Forest, IL (6 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • River Forest, IL (6 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Supervises the entire scope of Kitchen Operations. Develops and executes menus, trains, supervises and motivates the kitchen team. Creates the "WOW" experience for guests of...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our Team....

Kitchen Manager- Berkeley Culinary Center

  • Berkeley, IL (1 mile from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley, IL (1 mile from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 5 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

  • Mount Prospect, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days 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 (13 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (13 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 6 days 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 9 days 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...

Culinary Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 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 (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 11 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 (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 12 days ago

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Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 13 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...

Back of House Supervisor

  • North Aurora, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (21 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 14 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,...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Elmhurst, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Elmhurst, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
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 Elmhurst, 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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