Kitchen Manager Jobs in Piscataway, 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 (19 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Chef/Kitchen Manager/Expeditor Needed

  • Montclair, NJ (22 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (22 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Millburn, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Millburn, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days 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,...

Chef Manager - Orange School District

  • Orange, NJ (19 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (19 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 4 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 (21 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (21 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Chef Manager

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do Lead a culinary team and manage daily kitchen operations Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance with Sodexo and hospital standards Collaborate with clinical and operations teams...

Kitchen Leader

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/26/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 03297...

Culinary Supervisor

  • New Brunswick, NJ (4 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (4 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Basic understanding of a kitchen operation within the hotel. Responsible for producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests' needs in a timely manner. Person has basic...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Verona, NJ (22 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Verona, NJ (22 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details EXECUTIVE CHEF Nami Nori is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Executive Chef. The ideal candidate is confident, empathetic, enjoys leading...

Kitchen Manager

  • Parlin, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Parlin, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Pay: $45,000 - $65,000 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Manville, NJ (6 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Manville, NJ (6 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

The main objective of the Kitchen Manager, also know as the Food Service Leader (FSL) in this job description, is to manage all areas of the food service and beverage operation....

Chef Manager

  • Morris Plains, NJ (20 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (20 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

quality and portions Ensures adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods Prepares and serves meals on time and at the correct temperatures Actively trains on...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

un Kitchen Supervisor (Princeton) image 1 of 1 compensation: Starting @ $18+ employment type: job title: Kitchen supervisor Join our Classic Cafe family! NO NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS Immediate...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

the creation of menu specifications for all food items including all pricing information Ensures high and consistent food qualities in both presentation and preparation Assists in the checking and...

Morristown - Kitchen Lead

  • Morristown, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Demographic Data for Piscataway, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Piscataway, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway, 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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