Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ronkonkoma, NY

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 Leader

  • Selden, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Selden, NY (8 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/25/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 02906...

Kitchen Manager - Lake Grove Long Island NY

  • Lake Grove, NY (4 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (4 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 11 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...

Chef Manager - Locust Valley, New York

  • Locust Valley, NY (22 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (22 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 14 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager - Blue Point Brewery

  • Patchogue, NY (15 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Patchogue, NY (15 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 20 days ago

They manage the food quality program, food inventory, order from multiple vendors and oversee menu changes....

Kitchen Lead/Manager

  • Port Jefferson, NY (11 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (11 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Manager to run our very busy kitchen....

Kitchen Manager

  • Levittown, NY (18 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Levittown, NY (18 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Work and Perks You may not see us on TV in fancy advertisements but as soon as we open our doors, we quickly become known as a local favorite. We treat everyone as a valued guest in our home and...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Commack, NY (6 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (6 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Managefinancial cost controls and culinary operations....

Westport - Kitchen Lead

  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greens Farms, CT (23 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Garden City - Kitchen Lead

  • Stewart Manor, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stewart Manor, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Darien - Kitchen Lead

  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Darien, CT (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Woodbury - Kitchen Lead

  • Woodbury, NY (15 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (15 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Station, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation Range $62,500 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Huntington - Kitchen Lead

  • Dix Hills, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dix Hills, NY (9 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Sous Chef

  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Ronkonkoma, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 6/11/2025 Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year Location NY, Garden City 600 Garden City Plaza Roosevelt Field Mall Garden City, NY 11530 Description OUR...

Demographic Data for Ronkonkoma, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ronkonkoma, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Ronkonkoma, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
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 Ronkonkoma, NY
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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