Kitchen Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, 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 Kitchen Supervisor

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Chef Manager

  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 days ago

quality and portions Ensures adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods Prepares and serves meals on time and at the correct temperatures Actively trains on...

Kitchen Manager

  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Culinary Supervisor @ Now Arena

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CULINARY SUPERVISOR @ NOW ARENA Pay Range: $25.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Kitchen Manager (Health Center)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Health Center Kitchen Manager to join our team!...

Executive Sous Chef 2

  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Other responsibilities include contributing to menu development, supply monitoring and ordering, staffing, and development and guest satisfaction with culinary offerings....

Culinary Kitchen Coordinator

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Culinary Supervisor @ Now Arena

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Position Title: CULINARY SUPERVISOR @ NOW ARENA Pay Range : $25.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Chef Manager - No Nights No Weekends!

  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 15 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 21 days ago

management software (ex....

Food Production Supervisor

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Food Production Supervisor in Des Plaines, IL About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days 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...

Executive Chef

  • Riverwoods, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Createedgy and innovativenew menu items based on current food trends and club events....

Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
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Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, 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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