Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rutherford, 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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Cook / Kitchen Manager Italian Cuisine

  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (11 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description – Cook/ Kitchen Manager – Italian Cuisine The Cook/ Kitchen Manager will assist the owners as they manage the inventory of food and beverages, equipment, and supplies related to the...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 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...

Executive Sous Chef - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required. Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is desirable....

Culinary Manager

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Culinary Manager New York Marquee Brands is seeking an ambitious self-starter, with impeccable culinary skills, a rich background in culinary education, content creation, and programming, Food and...

Hiring Head Chef/Kitchen Manager for Established Astoria Restaurant

  • Astoria, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Astoria, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

, organized, and health-code-compliant kitchen Contribute to menu planning and weekend brunch specials Control food and labor costs efficiently Who You Are: Experienced chef or kitchen manager (3+ years...

Kitchen Manager Grand Army Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Grand Army - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today! Grand Army South is a quickservice, casual restaurant within Threes Brewery in Gowanus....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Paramus, NJ (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Join our Classic Cafe family! We are seeking a responsible and reliable individual to oversee our team in Little Falls. Responsibilities include menu creation, management of employee...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Little Falls, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Join our Classic Cafe family! NO NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS Immediate interviews. Respond by email today

Senior Chef Manager - Berkeley Carroll School

  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining cleanliness standards, and personnel management to include hiring, mentoring, counseling, training...

Chef Manager

  • Edgewater, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Edgewater, NJ (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Verona, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Verona, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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...

Senior Chef Manager

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Title: Senior Chef Manager Pay 13 Reports To: Executive Chef Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of...

Kitchen Manager Heritage Restaurant & Pizza Bar Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Heritage Grand Restaurant and Pizza Bar - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Development Mentorship and Training Capabilities Organizational Skills Ability to Work Under Pressure Commitment to Continuous Improvement Knife Skills Kitchen Management Kitchen Sanitation Health...

Demographic Data for Rutherford, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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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