Kitchen Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Chef Manager In Training

  • IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • IL
  • 7 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE At Belmont Village Senior Living, we offer a truly unique experience, blending innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and a resident-centered approach. Our...

Kitchen Manager- Berkeley Culinary Center

  • Berkeley, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, IL
  • 1 day 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....

Chef Manager - Matteson Culinary Center

  • Richton Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Richton Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning...

Kitchen Leader

  • Minooka, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Minooka, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/02/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 04838...

Assistant Kitchen Supervisor Rockford, IL ARC36

  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Kitchen Supervisor - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Rockford IL About Us The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian...

Kitchen Manager

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Carpenter\'s Place (CP) a faith base organization is seeking dedicated food service team member.** **KITCHEN COORDINATOR**This is a...

Kitchen Supervisor - Full-time

  • Mahomet, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mahomet, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary The Kitchen Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen within our school environment. This position is responsible for overseeing food...

Kitchen Manager

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 2 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 Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $60,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Manager - IL

  • Buffalo, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, IL
  • 3 days ago

Promote customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Eureka, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Eureka, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

Certified Kitchen Manager CDM

  • Greenup, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenup, IL
  • 3 days ago

Certified Kitchen Manager Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Greenup, IL Are you a Kitchen Manager seeking an exciting new career opportunity?...

Night Field Service Manager - Kitchen Hoods

  • McHenry, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • McHenry, IL
  • 3 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Nelbud**\ \ Field Service Manager(third shift) -The Service Manager is responsible for the jobsite, safety, service quality, and any...

Kitchen Manager Tilly Bagel Shop Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Tilly Bagel Shop - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois 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 Illinois
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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