Kitchen Manager Jobs in Missouri

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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Culinary Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago

Culinary Supervisor Job Details Job Location Union Station Curio - St. Louis, MO Description Position Title: Culinary Supervisor Department: Kitchen Reports To: Date Written/Revised: July 8, 2014...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago

Stewarding Supervisor Job Details Job Location Union Station Curio - St. Louis, MO Description To Supervise the transporting of food, cleaning of cooking utensils and service ware in order to...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Ridgedale, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ridgedale, MO
  • 10 hours ago

Culinary Supervisor- **Part-Time**## Job Details### DescriptionThe RoleThe Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Executive Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day...

Kitchen Leader

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 14 hours ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/13/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 00920...

Kitchen Lead Cook at Red Onion Cafe - Galena

  • Galena, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Galena, MO
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Kitchen Lead is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards are met, and supporting team training and performance...

Chef Manager

  • Sugar Creek, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Creek, MO
  • 1 day 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

  • Hamilton, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamilton, MO
  • 1 day ago

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

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

You'll provide team leadership and development so you can work together to achieve operational excellence in food quality, consistency, safety and service....

Kitchen Manager (7.25 Hours)

  • Carthage, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Carthage, MO
  • 5 days ago

Position: Kitchen Manager Term: Full-time, 9 Months Classification: Classified, Non-Exempt Qualifications: ServSafe Certificate, required or must be able to obtain; previous experience in a food service...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago

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Executive Sous Chef

  • Excelsior Springs, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Excelsior Springs, MO
  • 11 days ago

. • Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight to marketing, cost and wage control. • Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgements to ensure proper payroll and production control. •...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 12 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 14 days ago

+ Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. + Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. + Oversee food preparation,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 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...

Secondary Kitchen Manager

  • Eureka, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Eureka, MO
  • 16 days ago

Secondary Kitchen Manager Rockwood R-6 School District Eureka High School - Eureka, Missouri Job Details Job ID:5200515 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:May 30, 2025 Starting Date:Immediately...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Missouri

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 Missouri 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 Missouri
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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