Kitchen Manager Jobs in Iowa

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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Food Service Kitchen Head

  • Pella, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pella, IA
  • 1 day ago

Opening for a Kitchen Head Position Job Summary: Start Date is negotiable. Hours are 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. Oversees the day to day running of the kitchen at one of our buildings....

Kitchen Supervisor-Full-Time(Bettendorf)

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for assisting in the supervision of food preparation and production in assigned outlets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures all food is re-stocked, maintained at required...

Kitchen Leader

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 2 days ago

Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration. Maintains a clean and safe facility....

Kitchen Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

Position Description As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing the back-of-the house operations and achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 6 days ago

Executive Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Executive Sous Chefs to our shipboard teams for the 2025 season. This is an exciting new...

Kitchen Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago

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

Nutrition & Culinary Supervisor

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 9 days ago

Assist with menu planning. Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures. Assist with cleaning of equipment and work areas....

Kitchen Manager - NEW Store Coming

  • Indianola, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianola, IA
  • 10 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Star 1742 Pay Range: $45,275.00 to $63,330.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various...

Catering Sous Chef

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 14 days ago

Actively participates in menu planning and introducing new products that meet established standards of quality while maintaining targeted food cost ratios....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago

Attends unit management meetings and regional kitchen manager meetings; makes presentations as requested....

Kitchen Manager

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 17 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Star 724 Pay Range: $45,275.00 to $63,330.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various...

Kitchen Manager

  • North English, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • North English, IA
  • 19 days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago

The impact you'll make The Sous Chef reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef, collaborating with menu planning and development, productivity, menu cost controls, and ordering processes...

Sous Chef

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago

Requirements: Minimum of 2 years prior kitchen supervisory or kitchen management experience Minimum of 2 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience preferred Availability to work a...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Johnston, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 24 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Corteva Ceres Cafe - 700 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Iowa

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 Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
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 Iowa
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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