Kitchen Manager Jobs in Smithtown, 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

  • Deer Park, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Deer Park, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT - 54923001 Location ID: 54923001 Culinary Supervisor Location: UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT - 54923001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Senior Chef Manager - Locust Valley, New York

  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Deer Park, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (9 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 12 days ago

He/she will maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The Executive Sous Chef is available to work various stations during busy meal hours when needed....

Kitchen Manager

  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 15 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,...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (21 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Assists with menu development. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge of principles and practices of food production and safety....

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (24 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 18 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Kitchen Manager - Lake Grove Long Island NY

  • Lake Grove, NY (4 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (4 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Kitchen Manager - Blue Point Brewery

  • Patchogue, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Patchogue, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Levittown, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Levittown, NY (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 45+ 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 (4 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Commack, NY (4 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ 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 (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greens Farms, CT (18 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Greenwich - Kitchen Lead

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stewart Manor, NY (24 miles from Smithtown, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Smithtown, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Smithtown, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown, 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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