Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Mexico

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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The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in restaurant management and culinary arts, with a flair for menu planning and food preparation....

Cafe-Summer Food-Kitchen Managers-24-25-01

  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 6 days ago

POSITION AVAILABLE: SUMMER FOOD KITCHEN MANAGERS VARIOUS SITES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: SUMMER FOOD SERVICE DATES: June PRIORITY IN HIRING WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT STUDENT NUTRITION STAFF....

Kitchen Manager

  • Truth or Consequences, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Truth or Consequences, NM
  • 6 days ago

Whether you're an experienced cook looking to advance your career or a seasoned kitchen manager ready for a new challenge, this position offers flexibility based on your experience level....

Executive Chef

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 11 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 11 days ago

Work and collaborate closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure seamless operations, menu development, and exceptional dining experiences....

Fire Pod Kitchen Manager

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 20 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 20 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Assists the Food Services Manager with menu development, ensuring cost control measures are observed....

Executive Chef 2

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 24 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 24 days ago

What You'll Do be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality...

Kitchen Manager - Albuquerque Sunport

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 24 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 24 days ago

The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for assigning work in the kitchen, recipe development, pastry creation, preparing meals for the restaurant locations, interviewing and training staff, kitchen...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 29 days ago
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 29 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for menu development, inventory, and ordering ensuring cost control measures are observed....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, this iconic Santa Fe landmark is steeped in history and has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its...

Relo Asst-Chef Manager (Covenant Health) Hobbs NM

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 30+ days ago

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

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Executive Chef

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Standardize recipes and ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation across all dishes prepared in the kitchen....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: Directs a kitchen staff in all aspects of food preparation, presentation and the care and maintenance of kitchen facilities. Job Description Expectations of Leadership: Actively...

Executive Chef Clovis Civic Center

  • Clovis, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications Minimum of 2-3 years kitchen management experience in a full service restaurant or events venue. Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs....

Chef Manager ( Providence Hobbs Hosp) Hobbs NM

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 60+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in New Mexico

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in New Mexico offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
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 New Mexico
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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