Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Brunswick, 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

  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager at AMC, you blend leadership, operational excellence, and culinary passion to deliver quality guests can taste....

Executive Sous Chef

  • West Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

quality and presentation to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction- Collaborate with the restaurant management team to develop menus, specials, and promotions- Previous experience in a supervisory...

Kitchen Manager - Now Hiring

  • Union, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Union, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

What you'll be doing: Coordinate all menu planning, quantities needed, and preparation lists with the Commissary Chef as needed....

Chef Manager II - Education Division

  • Roselle Park, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Roselle Park, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

This position is accountable for menu development, purchasing, receiving, food production, customer service, catering planning and execution, marketing and administrative duties....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: Culinary Supervisor at Prudential Center 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...

Concessions Culinary Supervisor

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: Concessions Culinary Supervisor at Prudential Center 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...

Chef Manager

  • Elizabeth, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 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...

Chef Manager II - Education Division

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

This position is accountable for menu development, purchasing, receiving, food production, customer service, catering planning and execution, marketing and administrative duties....

Kitchen Leader

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/29/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 01751...

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 28 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

  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $50,000 - $70,000 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Compensation Range: 55,000.00 - 68,800.00 The Restaurant Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day kitchen operations, with an unwavering commitment...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 - Orange School District

  • Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Chef Manager - Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition! School Dining Leadership Are you a culinary professional who's passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team...

Demographic Data for New Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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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