Kitchen Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Experienced Catering and Prep Chef/Manager (Brooklyn Heights)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Atlantic Bagels is looking for a detail-oriented Catering and Prep Chef to join our team full-time. We serve a variety of classic bagel shop items (bagels, pastries, sandwiches, deli salads, and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are hiring for restaurant manager at a commissary kitchen at 383 Bridge street We are a local business in operation for 10 yrs, we are seeking...

Chef Manager

  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Chef Manager Middlesex Manor Care Home, 119 Harrow Road, Middlesex, Wembley, HA9 6DQ CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 Salary up to 17.35 depending on experience 2000 annual bonus*...

Chef Manager - Potential New Business - Princeton, NJ

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and using local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Chef Manager - Potential New Business - Princeton,

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and using local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Kitchen Leader

  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to...

Kitchen Manager

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

ESSENTIAL KITCHEN FUNCTIONS Validate entire crew's adherence to recipes to ensure consistent food quality and presentation....

CULINARY SUPERVISOR @ CONCESSIONS- Prudential Center

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $23.00 to $23.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Job Posting Title: Kitchen Manager - Select Charter - Elementary Job Description: Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including all aspects of food preparation and service, supervision...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

The Kitchen Manager will also be able to provide input on menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef....

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station is seeking for a Kitchen Manager for a busy downtown hotel in Newark NJ....

Chef Manager wanted

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Chef Manager wanted (Newark) compensation: $20 an hour plus commission of profits employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Experienced Chef Manager A start up restaurant and...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Hamilton & Princeton, New Jersey

  • Skillman, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Morrison Living Salary: $64,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, production, staff and brand quality. The Kitchen Manager reports to the CDC and General Manager....

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Hamilton & Princeton, New Jersey

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Salary: $64,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over...

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Edison, NJ 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
6.4%
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 Edison, NJ
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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