Kitchen Manager Jobs in Waconia, MN

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

  • Maple Plain, MN (10 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Maple Plain, MN (10 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Trip 1775 Pay Range: $45,275.00 to $63,300.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various...

General Manager / Chef Manager

  • Minetonka Mls, MN (18 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minetonka Mls, MN (18 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 13 days ago

What You'll Do Menu planning and food management (ordering, preparation, inventory, and storage) Cost control, including food and labor costs Team management of 10 employees, with oversight on payroll...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Edina, MN (22 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Edina, MN (22 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 16 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 1 week paid winter break Dental insurance Free food & snacks Paid time off Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Training &...

Assistant Kitchen Supervisor / BOH Supervisor

  • Richfield, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richfield, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 30+ days ago

Make sure everyone knows what's expected of them, including food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards....

Kitchen Leader

  • Bloomington, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/30/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250611 StoreID 05453...

Kitchen Manager

  • Bloomington, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Kitchen Leader

  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 60+ days ago

Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration. Maintains a clean and safe facility....

Kitchen Manager

  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (19 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Description As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing the back-of-the house operations and achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation...

Kitchen Manager

  • Saint Michael, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Michael, MN (24 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago

About STMA Schools We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs more than 750 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district is comprised of one...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Category VI Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager at Robbinsdale Middle School

  • New Hope, MN (21 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Hope, MN (21 miles from Waconia, MN)
  • 90+ days ago

manager position....

Demographic Data for Waconia, MN

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Waconia, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Waconia, MN 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 Waconia, MN
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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