Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lincoln Park, 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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Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • moments ago

The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Oversee and participate in all aspects of food preparation (cooking, etc.) and production in the kitchen, including supervising the chef, staff and volunteers In conjunction with the Culinary...

Cook / Kitchen Manager Italian Cuisine

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description – Cook/ Kitchen Manager – Italian Cuisine The Cook/ Kitchen Manager will assist the owners as they manage the inventory of food and beverages, equipment, and supplies related to the...

Food Production Manager

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Food Production Manager Queens, NY, USA Req #2143 Tuesday, July 1, 2025 We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational Food Production Manager to join our growing New York Team!...

Head Chef Cook / Kitchen Manager in Williamsburg Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

We want to get to know you :) This is a working Head Cook and Kitchen Manager position. 30-40 hours a week. Weekends a must. Knowledge of Latin American Cuisine a Plus! Spanish speaking a plus....

Chef/Kitchen Manager/Expeditor Needed

  • Montclair, NJ (9 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ (9 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

un CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER/EXPEDITOR NEEDED (MONTCLAIR) Erie Street near Label Street compensation: COMPETITIVE employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Chef/Kitchen Manager/Expeditor NEEDED...

Kitchen Manager

  • Millburn, NJ (13 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Millburn, NJ (13 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $60,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hamburg, NJ (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Develop an instinct for constant improvement in the following areas: plate presentation, menu development, staff development, guest satisfaction, efficiency related to execution, and overall kitchen...

Chef Manager - Orange School District

  • Orange, NJ (11 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (11 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning...

Senior Manager, Kitchen Innovation & Prototype

  • Parsippany, NJ (7 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (7 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lead the design and rollout of scalable kitchen innovations, balancing cost, efficiency, and food quality....

Kitchen Leader

  • Astoria, NY (22 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Astoria, NY (22 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

, and following kitchen procedures + Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues + Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew...

Theater Kitchen Supervisor

  • Fort Lee, NJ (18 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (18 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Hourly Wage $23.00 - $24.00 Oversee daily culinary kitchen operations and back/heart of house areas. Supervises, trains, and coordinates activities of kitchen team members....

S&P Lunch is Hiring Kitchen Manager for Exciting new opportunity

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking to expand our lovely team by adding a full time Kitchen manager to help us lead. This person must love food and hospitality, have a good eye for quality control and drive to lead....

Chef Manager

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Development Resource Management Read more...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Lincoln Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Support menu development in collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine and General Manager....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lincoln Park, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, 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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