Kitchen Manager Jobs in Salem, NH

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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Business Development Manager - Kitchen & Bath Surfaces

  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Business Development Manager - Kitchen & Bath Surfaces Sales Machester, New Hampshire Direct Hire Jul 9, 2025 Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium surfacing materials...

Kitchen Leader

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 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...

Chef Manager (Floating) - (Corporate Food Services)

  • Andover, MA (10 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Andover, MA (10 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Ipswich, MA (20 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ipswich, MA (20 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 8 days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Managefinancial cost controls and culinary operations....

General Manager / Chef Manager

  • Merrimack, NH (15 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (15 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do Menu planning and food management (ordering, preparation, inventory, and storage). Cost control, including food and labor costs....

Senior Chef Manager - Derryfield School

  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 15 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, mentoring, counseling, training...

Senior Chef Manager - Derryfield School

  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 16 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, mentoring, counseling, training...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brookline, NH (22 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Brookline, NH (22 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 19 days ago

un Kitchen Manager (Milford/Brookline) compensation: Based on experience employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Kitchen Manager Looking for an experienced KM with leadership ability...

Kitchen Manager

  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 26 days ago

Position Overview As Kitchen Manager, youll oversee all aspects of the back-of-house operations, from menu development and inventory management to team leadership and compliance....

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 28 days ago

Executive Kitchen Manager - Burlington, MA - Up to $100k Our client, a popular restaurant offering bold flavors and a fun atmosphere, is looking for an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen...

Burlington Mall - Kitchen Lead

  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Lynnfield - Kitchen Lead

  • Lynnfield, MA (20 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (20 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Bedford + Main - Kitchen Lead

  • Bedford, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bedford, NH (18 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Peabody - Kitchen Lead

  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Salem, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Tuscan Village - Kitchen Lead

  • Salem, NH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Salem, NH
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Demographic Data for Salem, NH

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Salem, NH

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Salem, NH 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 Salem, NH
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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