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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Kitchen Leader

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Nutritional Services - Floating Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE)

  • Columbia, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 2 days ago

Nutritional Services - Floating Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE) Columbia Nutrition Services - Columbia, Missouri This job is also posted in Columbia Public Schools Job Details Job ID:5340613 Application...

Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE)

  • Columbia, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 2 days ago

Nutrition Services - Kitchen Manager (0.875 FTE) Columbia Nutrition Services - Columbia, Missouri This job is also posted in Columbia Public Schools Job Details Job ID:5340600 Application Deadline:Posted...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brookfield, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, MO
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Culinary Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS - 56412005 Location ID: 56412005 Senior Culinary Supervisor Location: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS - 56412005 Workdays/shifts : Varying...

Executive Sous Chef, Chaifetz Arena

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development....

Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 8 days ago

If you are a Kitchen Manager interested in joining a dynamic restaurant group, we are looking for outgoing, driven hospitality professionals! Send your resume today!...

Regional Chef Manager

  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • 9 days ago

Regional Chef Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South West Location: Bournemouth Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 06/08/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 20 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 20 days ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY - 94214001 Location ID: 94214001 Culinary Supervisor Location: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY - 94214001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Kitchen Manager (Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre)

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 29 days ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 29 days ago

THE ROLE The Kitchen Manager will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations for the venue....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 29 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 29 days ago

Levy Sector Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the 4x Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Join us for a job fair at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, July 10th from 3:00 PM to...

Kitchen Manager

  • Branson, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Branson, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Executive Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Executive Sous Chefs to our shipboard teams for an exciting new position as we continue...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gladstone, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gladstone, MO
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Missouri

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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
21.3%
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 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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