Kitchen Manager Jobs in Runnemede, 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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Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
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  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
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Manages and oversees the handling of all food and supplies. Manages food-purchasing and equipment maintenance. Directs all employees involved in receiving and storage of food and non-food...

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • moments ago

Manages and oversees the handling of all food and supplies. Manages food-purchasing and equipment maintenance. Directs all employees involved in receiving and storage of food and non-food...

Back of House Manager

  • Hammonton, NJ (22 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hammonton, NJ (22 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Sweetwater Riverdeck and Marina is looking for a kitchen manager for our busy season....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor...

Kitchen Manager

  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Location: 1 Village Dr King of Prussia, PA 19406 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am Age Requirement: Must be 18...

Culinary Manager

  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees Implementing...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Objective: The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the CDC with the leadership of the restaurant culinary operation, ensuring the highest level...

Kitchen Operations Manager

  • Newtown Square, PA (21 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (21 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Kitchen Operations Manager Req #32 Dunwoody Village-CCRC, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM Dunwoody Village, a 5-star...

Kitchen Manager

  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Marlton - Kitchen Lead

  • Marlton, NJ (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

Ardmore - Kitchen Lead

  • Ardmore, PA (15 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ardmore, PA (15 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

Upenn - Kitchen Lead

  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (8 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

Wayne - Kitchen Lead

  • Radnor, PA (22 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (22 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (11 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (11 miles from Runnemede, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

management + Proven ability to develop a culinary team + Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree preferred + Ability to work in a fast paced environment + Ability to stand and exert well-paced...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Runnemede, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Runnemede, 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
6.3%
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 Runnemede, 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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