Kitchen Manager Jobs in Morris Plains, 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

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 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...

Kitchen Supervisor/General Manager

  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

SKILLS NEEDED: MARKETING, LEADERSHIP, PROBLEM SOLVING, GOOD COMMUNICATION & STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, COST CONTROL & CUSTOMER SERVICE....

Kitchen Supervisor (Franklin, NJ 07416)

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

This position reports to the Kitchen Manager ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Follows the production schedule to ensure team makes product on time and at expected quality specifications Maintains a food safe...

Kitchen Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Cultivate and maintain superior Customer Relations through salesmanship and menu planning. Determine amount and method of food production....

Chef Manager - Elizabeth, NJ

  • Elizabeth, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

: Full culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable Proficient in menu...

Floating Kitchen Manager (25 - 26 School Year) - DIST

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

is seeking qualified candidates for a floating Kitchen Manager....

Kitchen Manager (25 - 26 School Year) - PGM

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

FTBOE is seeking qualified candidates for Pine Grove Manor Kitchen Manager....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Carlstadt, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Purpose: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for managing the culinary program to include product specifications, ingredient quality standards, food & labor cost parameters and controls....

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager you'll take charge of food production, staff management, and menu development, all while upholding our brand's culinary standards....

Kitchen Manager (25 - 26 School Year) - PGM

  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Kitchen Manager 2025 - 2026 School Year Pine Grove Manor FTBOE is seeking qualified candidates for Pine Grove Manor Kitchen Manager....

Floating Kitchen Manager (25 - 26 School Year) - PGM

  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Floating Kitchen Manager 2025 - 2026 School Year Pine Grove Manor FTBOE is seeking qualified candidates for a floating Kitchen Manager....

Kitchen Manager

  • Hackettstown, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 1-3 years of kitchen management required. Culinary arts degree preferred. Food Managers Certification required....

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

CHEF MANAGER - Rutgers College - Newark, NJ

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Chef/Kitchen Manager/Expeditor Needed

  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 26 days 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...

Demographic Data for Morris Plains, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Morris Plains, NJ 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 Morris Plains, 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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