Kitchen Manager Jobs in Tinley Park, 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 Coordinator

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 6 hours 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 Manager

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

As the Kitchen Manager at Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods, youll: Lead the Ina Mae Team-to deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods standards for food quality...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our Team....

Culinary Director

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Management Ability to Work in a Fast Paced Environment While Maintaining Attention to Detail Menu Development Strong organizational and time management skills Leadership Ability to Manage Inventory...

Naperville - Kitchen Lead

  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Oakbrook - Kitchen Lead

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Oak Park - Kitchen Lead

  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

River North - Kitchen Lead

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Who we are: Vendador is a luxury private dining company located in Chicago, Illinois. An exclusive culinary experience that transcends the...

Chef Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Chef/Kitchen Manager Who We Are Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company....

Floating Chef Manager (Corporate Food Services)

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 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...

Banquet Chef / Catering Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

BANQUET CHEF / CATERING KITCHEN MANAGER ORGANIZED PROFESSIONAL BANQUET CHEF TO CONSISTENTLY PRODUCE QUALITY DISHES FOR BANQUETS Full / Part Time working creative Banquet Chef / Catering Kitchen Manager...

Kitchen Supervisor Lonesome Rose - Logan Square Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Manage some kitchen staff, delegate appropriately to culinary management as needed. Maintain positive relationships and collaboration with the culinary team....

Floating Chef Manager (Corporate Food Services)

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 4 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 Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Tinley Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Manage some kitchen staff, delegate appropriately to culinary management as needed. Maintain positive relationships and collaboration with the culinary team....

Demographic Data for Tinley Park, IL

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park, 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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