Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wantagh, 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 Manager

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....

EXECUTIVE CHEF MANAGER - Purchase College - Purchase, NY

  • Harrison, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Harrison, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Hours: Academic year Sunday - Thursday 6:30 am - 4:30pm Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Bay Shore, NY (16 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (16 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Assists management in menu planning for patients, cafeteria and catering functions; generates and posts daily food production sheets based on estimated food consumption....

Kitchen Manager Lucy's Vietnamese Kitchen Now Hiring

  • Ridgewood, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Lucy's Vietnamese Kitchen - Now Hiring: Kitchen Manager Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Kitchen Leader

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 6 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...

Kitchen Manager - Lake Grove Long Island NY

  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 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...

Food Production Manager

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 13 days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational Food Production Manager to join our growing New York Team! About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on...

Executive Sous Chef, Patina Group

  • Elmont, NY (10 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elmont, NY (10 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 14 days ago

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 15 days ago

quality are implemented; have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance...

Kitchen Manager

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Culinary Production Manager Stocked by Three Owls Company description Stocked by Three Owls, a local nyc-based meal delivery start-up, is looking...

Chef Manager - Locust Valley, New York

  • Locust Valley, NY (14 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (14 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 16 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...

Food Production Supervisor

  • Inwood, NY (13 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Inwood, NY (13 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Overview We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is...

Kitchen Manager

  • College Point, NY (18 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • College Point, NY (18 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Kitchen Manager

  • Levittown, NY (3 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Levittown, NY (3 miles from Wantagh, 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...

Chef Manager- Sweetgreen

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Chef Manager- Sweetgreen Pay 13 Reports To: Supervising Executive Chef Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wantagh, NY

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, 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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