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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Copy Of Kitchen Manager at Fairview Elementary

  • Carroll, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carroll, IA
  • 1 day ago

Copy Of Kitchen Manager at Fairview Elementary JobID: 2116 + Position Type: Food Service/ Kitchen Manager + Date Posted: 7/8/2025 + Location: Fairview and Adams Elementary + Date Available: 07/01/2025...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Solon, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Solon, IA
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen Manager Job Description Website: The Solon Community School District is an EEO/AA employer....

Kitchen Manager

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

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Kitchen Manager

  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: THE KITCHEN MANAGER: t he HEART of our operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions....

FT Kitchen Supervisor

  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago

Maintain high standards of food quality Program Support Coordinate with rehabilitation staff regarding beneficiary services Support work therapy skill development Monitor staffing needs and communicate...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Percival, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Percival, IA
  • 6 days ago

Kitchen Manager $40,000- $50,000 Plus bonus. Are you passionate about exceptional guest service and thrive in a leadership role? If so, we want you on our team!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Sloan, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sloan, IA
  • 7 days ago

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Head Cook/Kitchen Manager

  • Fairfield, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfield, IA
  • 8 days ago

Manager Supervisor: Food Service Director Status: Classified Employee Job Goal: To provide each school child with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment....

Kitchen Leader

  • Clive, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 8 days 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...

Satellite Kitchen Manager- (6.5 hrs/day)

  • Marion, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 9 days ago

Assist the Food Service Manger with menu planning. Evaluate employee performance per District guidelines in a fair and equitable manner....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 10 days ago

Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhance our fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an excellent dining experience...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager - NEW Store Coming

  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 22 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Star 1737 Pay Range: $47,000.00 to $63,300.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various...

Kitchen Manager

  • Avoca, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Avoca, IA
  • 22 days ago

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

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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
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
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 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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