Kitchen Manager Jobs in Gladstone, MO

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 Manager - Bournemouth

  • Blue Springs, MO (20 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blue Springs, MO (20 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Chef Manager - Bournemouth Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South West Location: Bournemouth Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 10/07/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gladstone, MO (3 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gladstone, MO (3 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary As the Kitchen Manager, you would be responsible for the back of the house and all of its functions....

Kitchen Manager

  • Merriam, KS (14 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Merriam, KS (14 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 5 days ago

. • Advanced knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems....

Student Nutrition Services: Kitchen Manager 7 hrs. 7:00am--2:00pm

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Student Nutrition Services/ Kitchen Manager - Elementary Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Corinth Date Available: 08/04/2025    Additional Information: Show/Hide STARTING SALARY...

Kitchen Manager

  • Lees Summit, MO (24 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (24 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 14 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...

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 7 hrs. 7:00am--2:00 pm

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager - Elementary Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Rushton Date Available: 8/04/25    Additional Information: Show/Hide CLAS/E/01 Salary $19.99 Attachment...

Chef Manager

  • Sugar Creek, MO (9 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sugar Creek, MO (9 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 30+ 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 Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

quality and presentation Ensure that all equipment is in good working order Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment Assist in menu planning and development General Promotes and applies teamwork...

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 7 Hours 7:00am--2:00pm

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager - Elementary Date Posted: 5/30/2025 Location: Rosehill Date Available: 08/04/25    Additional Information: Show/Hide CLAS/E/01 STARTING SALARY $19.17...

Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $35k - $49k Per Year Kitchen Manager Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation...

Kitchen Manager 8 Hours 6:00am--2:00pm

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager - High School Date Posted: 5/29/2025 Location: North High School Date Available: 08/04/2025    Additional Information: Show/Hide CLAS/H/01 Starting...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Overland Park, KS (24 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (24 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 45+ 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...

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 8 hrs. 6:00 am--2:00 pm

  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (7 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager High School Date Posted: 5/12/2025 Location: West High School Date Available: 08/04/2025    Additional Information: Show/Hide STARTING SALARY $21.93...

Kitchen Manager

  • Basehor, KS (20 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Basehor, KS (20 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

Promote customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (12 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (12 miles from Gladstone, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Gladstone, MO

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Gladstone, MO

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Gladstone, MO 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 Gladstone, MO
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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