Kitchen Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 / Back-of - House Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

management role Strong understanding of kitchen operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain...

Chef Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Kitchen Manager

  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule:** Full time **Availability:** Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). **Age Requirement:** Must be 18 years or older **Location:** Lanham, MD **Address:** 9001 McHugh Drive...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Join the Dash In Team as a Kitchen Supervisor : Who We Are: Dash In is more than a convenience store its a community-focused brand thats part of the Wills Group family. With over 50 locations...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: STEVENSON UNIVERSITY - GREEN SPRING CAMPUS - 12131008 Location ID: 12131008 Culinary Supervisor Location: STEVENSON UNIVERSITY - GREEN SPRING CAMPUS - 12131008 Workdays/shifts :...

BOH (Back of House) Supervisor

  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

The role of BOH (Back of House) Supervisor is to support the CDC & Sous Chefs in the successful day to day BOH operations. This on the field captain position is proficient at all positions on the...

Kitchen Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

At least 2 years of experience in a kitchen manager or similar supervisory role. Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity at the Hyatt-managed Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, just steps away from the U.S. Capitol building. This is an incredibly exciting time to join...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Arlington, VA

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S....

Bourbon Steak Kitchen Supervisor

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Bethesda - Kitchen Lead

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Stewarding Supervisor is responsible to standardize, maintain, and continuously improve quality of cleanliness and maintenance in all back of house F&B areas. The Stewarding...

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Nottingham, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nottingham, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager reports to directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager....

Kitchen Leader

  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/21/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 01515...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
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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