Kitchen Manager Jobs in La Plata, 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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Department Manager-Kitchen

  • King George, VA (18 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • King George, VA (18 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Pay 15.00-18.00 This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 8 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Kitchen Manager Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k Retirement Plan Monthly Bonus Program Paid Time Off Dining Privileges Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications: 3+ years of experience...

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey Waldorf

  • Waldorf, MD (10 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (10 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, and address any issues promptly. Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs....

Restaurant Kitchen Lead - Now Hiring

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 11 days ago

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

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey Camp springs

  • Camp Springs, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Camp Springs, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, and address any issues promptly. Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs....

Overnight Kitchen Supervisor

  • La Plata, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Plata, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Join the Dash In Team as an Overnight Back-of-House Supervisor MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK OVERNIGHT SHIFTS. Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that creates greatness daily? Dash In, a...

Kitchen Leader

  • Stafford, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 30+ 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...

Kitchen Supervisor - Hourly

  • Lake Ridge, VA (20 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lake Ridge, VA (20 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Looking for a FT Kitchen Supervisor, Full Time Wage rate $23.00 per hour Full Time Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-Paid Life...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Abell, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Abell, MD (22 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Waldorf, MD (10 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (10 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Compensation Range: 55,000.00 - 68,800.00 The Restaurant Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day kitchen operations, with an unwavering commitment...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey

  • Clinton, MD (16 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clinton, MD (16 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview As a Kitchen Supervisor at Milk & Honey, you'll be a pivotal leader in maintaining the high standards of service, quality, and Southern hospitality that define our restaurant. In this...

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey Kings Crossing

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview As a Kitchen Supervisor at Milk & Honey, you'll be a pivotal leader in maintaining the high standards of service, quality, and Southern hospitality that define our restaurant. In this...

Old Town - Kitchen Lead

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from La Plata, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in La Plata, MD

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in La Plata, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.2%
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 La Plata, 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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