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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Social 18 / Mully's Grill

Kitchen manager / Run kitchen line

At Social 18 / Mully's Grill, we are seeking a talented Kitchen Manager to oversee our kitchen operations and ensure top-notch food quality for our guests....

Chef Manager - Now Hiring

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 5 hours 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...

Chef Manager - Dietary

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

Overview Department: Chef Manager - Dietary Shift: Full-Time, Days - 8 Hour Shift Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016 Responsibilities Establishes and oversees food...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 days 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

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

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 all food products in a timely...

Kitchen Manager

  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 days ago

You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence and growth, while coaching and inspiring our team members to ensure high food quality and a first-class guest...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 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...

Kitchen Leader

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 26 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...

Culinary Director

  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 27 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Culinary Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Specific qualifications for the position include: Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred) Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service...

Kitchen Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 60+ 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 (24 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (24 miles from Great Lakes, 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...

Executive Sous Chef

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

Job Purpose: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for managing the culinary program to include product specifications, ingredient quality standards, food & labor cost parameters and controls....

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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

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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
21.3%
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 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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