Kitchen Manager Jobs in Union, 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 (23 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 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 (18 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Union, 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 (4 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Union, 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 Manager Heritage Restaurant & Pizza Bar Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details The Kitchen Receiver / Steward position at Heritage Grand Bakery & Restaurant must ensure efficient and accurate packing, receiving of deliveries,...

Kitchen manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a kitchen manager to lead our tight-knit, diverse, and hard working team. We are a small and strong kitchen and hope to find someone excited to be with us for a long time....

Kitchen Leader

  • Secaucus, NJ (12 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (12 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, and following kitchen procedures + Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues + Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew...

Regional Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: + Oversee and coordinate kitchen operations across multiple locations and collaborating closely with Kitchen Managers. + Monitor food costs with Kitchen Managers on a regular cadence...

Chef Manager- The Sisters of the Presentation

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Pay:$45,000 - $65,000 annuallyTexas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Capital One Lounge, JFK

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $81,900.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the...

Kitchen Manager

  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen Manager Staten Island Mall 11 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 Job Summary Free movies, free popcorn, flex schedules...and more!...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Development Communication Problem Solving Training and Development 300+ Covers Per Night Attention to Detail Kitchen Management Advanced Knife Skills Read more...

Kitchen Manager

  • Manville, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manville, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 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....

Demographic Data for Union, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Union, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Union, 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 Union, 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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