Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mahwah, 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 (23 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Kitchen Manager Tacos 1986 Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Tacos 1986 - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Position: Tacos 1986 Manager / Kitchen Manager Reports to: General Manager Direct Reports: Hourly Team Members at Tacos 1986 & Prep Team of Tacos 1986...

Culinary Supervisor

  • East Rutherford, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a seasonal Culinary Supervisor to join our team at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team at Hillstone. As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of...

Senior Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Basic knowledge of the Culinary Arts Minimum 5 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards Service focused...

Junior Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Basic knowledge of the Culinary Arts Minimum 5 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards Service focused...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Little Beet is a fast-casual restaurant committed to serving nourishing, real food and living well. By giving people access to better food and providing the knowledge needed to make healthy...

Join Our Team as Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team as Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (Harlem / Morningside) compensation: Depends on experience employment type: job title: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager Looking for a new gig in a vibrant, fast-paced...

Chef Manager- Corporate Dining

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Restaurant Associates Position Title: Chef Manager- Corporate Dining Pay 13 Reports To: Regional Director of Operations Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus Eligible...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Who we are: Wildair is a fun, easy going restaurant in the Lower East Side with a natural wine list and small plates by Jeremiah Stone and Fabian...

Chef Manager- Corporate Dining

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Chef Manager- Corporate Dining Pay 13 Reports To: Regional Director of Operations Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus Eligibility Become part of...

Executive Sous Chef

  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Proven track record in menu development, kitchen leadership, and operational excellence. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills....

Executive Sous Chef At Highmark Stadium (Buffalo Bills)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiency, managing food quality, and labor costs....

Kitchen Leader

  • Yonkers, NY (17 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (17 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Mahwah, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.2%
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 Mahwah, 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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