Kitchen Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

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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Kitchen Manager

  • Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
  • Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and...

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Kitchen Director

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Apply today and help us create a back-of-house culture where excellence, teamwork, and care come first - at Chick-fil-A Patriot Place!...

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Kitchen Leader

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

following kitchen procedures Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew Developing...

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Executive Sous Chef

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

restaurants Strong culinary background and a passion for hospitality Ability to coach and mentor back-of-house team members ServSafe certification (required or willing to obtain) Self-starter with...

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Kitchen Manager

  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and...

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Kitchen Manager

  • The Independent
  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The Kitchen Manager plays a vital role in upholding food quality consistency, enforcing rigorous sanitation standards, training back-of-house (BOH) staff, and keeping the kitchen organized, cost-efficient...

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Assistant Culinary Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

labor budgets Enforce high standards for cleanliness, food quality, and safety Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and cost control Hire, train, and support kitchen staff, fostering ongoing development...

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Culinary Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Maynard, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maynard, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

budgets Enforce high standards for cleanliness, food quality, and safety Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and cost control Hire, train, and support kitchen staff, fostering ongoing development...

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Senior Chef Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Salary: $75,000/Yr-$85,000/Yr What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day....

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Kitchen Supervisor

  • Sodexo
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Location: BRITISH AIRWAYS LOUNGE - BOS - 30124101 Workdays/shifts : VARIED WORKDAYS - Specific Shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment...

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Sr. Chef Manager - Charlestown, MA

  • Compass Group
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago

Eurest Position Title: SR. CHEF MANAGER - CHARLESTOWN, MA Salary: $85,000- $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company...

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Food Production Manager

  • UnitedStates
  • Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 13 days ago

quality and meal service....

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Bistro Supervisor / Kitchen - Courtyard by Marriott, Littleton, MA

  • Lafrance Hospitality
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Jobs Lowell, MA Bistro Supervisor / Kitchen - Cour Lafrance Hospitality Bistro Supervisor / Kitchen - Courtyard by Marriott, Littleton, MA Lowell, MA Apply Join us at Courtyard by Marriott...

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Culinary Director

  • Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Boston Corporate Office
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details The Director of Bakery Innovation & Commercialization is responsible for leading and operationalizing the bakery innovation pipeline from concept...

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Head Cook/Kitchen Manager, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027]

  • Salem Public Schools
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Head Cook/Kitchen Manager, Salem Public Schools [SY 2026-2027] Salem Public Schools Salem Public Schools - Food and Nutrition Services - Salem, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted...

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Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Boston, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
High School or GED
23.9%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
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 Boston, MA
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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