Kitchen Manager Jobs in Whiting, IN

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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Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (18 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (18 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 1 day ago

You'll provide team leadership and development so you can work together to achieve operational excellence in food quality, consistency, safety and service....

Executive Sous Chef-Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Levy Sector Salary: 85k-90k Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Pay Grade: 14 Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Help develop, implement, and maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency....

Chef Manager

  • Western Springs, IL (23 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Western Springs, IL (23 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 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...

General/Kitchen Manager

  • Crete, IL (18 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crete, IL (18 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Kitchen/General Manager needed asap for this fast paced Italian Family Restaurant. MUST have experience in ordering, Wadge cost, food cost, and able to work the stations in the kitchen. Great...

Kitchen Lead

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Promptly address issues related to food quality, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively....

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job Title: AM Kitchen Manager Position Overview: The AM Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all morning kitchen operations, ensuring quality...

Kitchen Manager Pita Pita Mediterranean Grill

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 6 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all food preparation aligns with PPMG standards, and leading the back-of-house team...

Culinary Director

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 9 days ago

development and long-term creative strategy Uphold the highest standards of execution, cleanliness, and precision Lead sourcing, inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost management Play a key...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Development Read more...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details The Boss Bar is looking for a Kitchen Manager....

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 13 days ago

Assure and maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation alongside the Culinary Team. Track and log waste numbers. Review and report daily sales as needed....

Kitchen Manager

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 14 days 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 (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 14 days 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 (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Whiting, IN)
  • 15 days ago

Development Problem Solving Attention to Detail Kitchen Management Menu Planning Time Management Organizational Skills Food Preparation Training Cost Control Food Safety Knowledge Management Expediting...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Whiting, IN

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Whiting, IN 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 Whiting, IN
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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