Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lombard, 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

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Executive Kitchen Manager responsibilities include: but not limited to; - Food prep and cooking. - Maintaining Food Purchases and inventory. - Maintaining 4 Star Systems and Procedures. - Managing Labor...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Executive Kitchen Manager responsibilities include: but not limited to; - Food prep and cooking. - Maintaining Food Purchases and inventory. - Maintaining 4 Star Systems and Procedures. - Managing Labor...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Managing Food Quality, Presentation, and Consistency Food Handler Certification Sous Chef Experience Adaptability Proper Food Storage, Quality, and Presentation Standards Read more...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Supervisor | Full-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center Location US-IL-Chicago Job ID 2025-23510 Location Name McCormick Place Convention Center Category Culinary / Kitchen Management...

Kitchen Manager

  • Tinley Park, IL (23 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (23 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 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...

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 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...

Chef Manager

  • St Charles, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • St Charles, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 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 / Kitchen Manager A. M.

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 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. *...

Assistant Culinary Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Culinary Services Director, our Assistant Culinary Services Director is responsible for training, scheduling, and guiding the dietary team toward...

Kitchen Manager

  • Arlington Heights, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 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 Supervisor Full-Time McCormick Place Convention Center

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Kitchen Manager

  • Orland Hills, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orland Hills, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Pay:$43,000 - $70,000 annuallyTexas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

Kitchen Leader

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Kitchen Leader

  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order...

Chef Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 6 days ago

IMAGINE Culinary Group is a socially and environmentally responsible restaurant management services company serving the San Francisco Bay Area....

Demographic Data for Lombard, IL

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lombard, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Lombard, 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
6.3%
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 Lombard, 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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