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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Kitchen Supervisor- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Position Title: Kitchen Supervisor Pay Range : $25.00 to $27.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1426657. The...

Chef Manager

  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 2 hours 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

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Kitchen Manager

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

Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation align with Steingolds standards. Support menu planning, inventory management, and kitchen organization....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning as needed....

Chef Manager In Training

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

Chef Manager In Training Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate ATTACH RESUME(required) By checking this box, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Cookies and Privacy policies. You also...

Chef Manager

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Food Preparation and Cooking Team Leadership Adaptability Menu Development Inventory Level Monitoring Ordering Supplies Customer Service Orientation Quality Control Menu item quality control Vendor...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details About US: Antico Posto is an Italian cafe and wine bar located inside Oakbrook Center. Overview: Antico Posto is now hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF!...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Maintain high standards of food quality Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining new recipes, presentations and products Assist in the planning and execution of special events, catering...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Boka Restaurant Group and the Chicago Athletic Association are currently seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to join their team! The Stewarding...

Kitchen Manager

  • Sycamore, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Sycamore, IL
  • 6 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 Manager

  • Joliet, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 6 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...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 6 days ago

Our Kitchen Manager fosters a culture that continuously strives for improvement and embraces a better for being here mentality....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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
6.3%
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 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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