Kitchen Manager Jobs in Whippany, 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 (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 11 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 Manager

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours 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...

Chef/Kitchen Manager/Expeditor Needed

  • Montclair, NJ (10 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ (10 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

HARD WORKING, PROMPT, ORGANIZED CULINARY PROFESSIONAL THAT CAN HANDLE A FUN BUSY RESTAURANT AND STILL STAY POSITIVE. NO LOW ENERGY PEOPLE WANTED/NEEDED

Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Were currently seeking a Kitchen Manager to help lead our back-of-house operations and support our growing team....

Production & Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to organize and oversee the Nutritional Program. You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the...

Kitchen Mgr /Cook

  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

un Kitchen Mgr /Cook (Hackensack) Jerk'D Modern Caribbean Kitchen 363 Essex St near Prospect Ave compensation: To be discussed employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Kitchen...

Cook And Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Cook and kitchen manager Bliss Juice and Cafe Date Posted June 24, 2025 Location Red Hook, NY Category Culinary Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION BLISS JUICE AND CAFE HEALTHY FOOD OASIS IN RED...

Tao Group Hospitality - NOW HIRING - Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

NOW HIRING Executive Sous Chef at TAO Downtown Restaurant. Apply directly here: TAO Downtown Restaurant offers a distinct sense of arrival and discovery and is the first TAO venue where guests...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days 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....

Kitchen Leader

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details This is an AM position supervising the setup of breakfast and lunch while assisting in prep when possible. This will be a consistent 6 am - 2 pm...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a...

Executive Sous Chef - Rooftop Pier 17 (Seasonal)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

quality, presentation, and taste Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to standards, procedures, and sanitation regulations Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating to ensure...

Kitchen Manager - New Restaurant Opening - Jinya Ramen Bar

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

operations Helps drive team culture and performance Acts as a key leadership contact for daily execution Kitchen Manager Oversees back-of-house operations and food quality standards Trains and leads...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Whippany, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Whippany, 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
6.4%
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 Whippany, 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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