Kitchen Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Senior Chef Manager - Rashi Day School

  • MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • MA
  • 18 hours ago

management Experience in school dining or Kosher-style service preferred Strong leadership and team development skills Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards Proficient in budgeting, inventory...

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager FULL-TIME

  • Marblehead, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Marblehead, MA
  • 18 hours ago

title: Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager 5 Corners Kitchen is looking for a sous chef to join our culinary team....

Lead Line Cook/Kitchen Manager Position

  • Somerville, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Lead Line Cook/Kitchen Manager Position (Magoun Square) 525 near Medford Street compensation: 24.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook/ Kitchen Manager 40-45 hours per...

Kitchen Manager And Chef

  • Boston, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications: Experience in school food service, institutional, or restaurant management. Must possess Food Safety Manager Certification and MA Allergen Certification....

Kitchen Leader

  • Hadley, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hadley, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 05/14/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250421 StoreID 01693...

Executive Sous Chef - Paradies Lagardere - BOS Airport

  • East Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • East Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

management software, POS) BS degree in Culinary science or related field...

Chef Manager - Dover, MA

  • Dover, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Dover, MA
  • 5 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager -Burlington

  • Burlington, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 6 days ago

Adheres to Company operational guidelines, including without limitation, food specifications, ticket time obligations, sanitation procedures, allergy procedures, food quality walkthroughs etc....

Chef Manager

  • Middleboro, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Middleboro, MA
  • 6 days ago

quality are implemented; have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance...

Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • MA
  • 6 days ago
  • MA
  • 6 days ago

Estella is looking for a creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation, Chef/Kitchen Manager. You will be the chief and maintain complete control of the kitchen....

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey

  • Washington, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 7 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Everett, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Everett, MA
  • 9 days ago

Accepting applications until: 6/7/2025 Benefits: Medical 401K Holiday PT You Will Assisting in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene, adhering strictly to industry regulations...

Floating Chef Manager

  • Waltham, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 10 days ago

Who We Are: NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior...

Kitchen Manager/Head Cook

  • Avon, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Avon, MA
  • 12 days ago

Kitchen Manager/Head Cook The town of Avon seeks qualified applicants for a Kitchen Manager/Head Cook for the Council on Aging....

Bbq/ Cheese Loving Kitchen Leader

  • Barre, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Barre, MA
  • 13 days ago

BBQ/ Cheese Loving Kitchen Leader Stone Cow Brewery Date Posted April 27, 2025 Location Barre, MA Category Agriculture / Culinary Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Our 5th generation family...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
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 Massachusetts
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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