Kitchen Manager Jobs in Apex, NC

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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Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • moments ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • moments ago

Our Kitchen Manager fosters a culture that continuously strives for improvement and embraces a better for being here mentality....

Kitchen Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 hours ago

Direct Report(s): Hourly Leads/Team Members Reports To: General Manager & Assistant General Manager (As Applicable) Job Responsibilities: As the Kitchen Manager, you will drive the daily culinary operations...

Culinary Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 13 hours ago

Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees Implementing...

Raleigh North Hills - Kitchen Lead

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring a Sous Chef! Responsibilities: · Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and...

Ks Kitchen Lead

  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Store 2723778Q: 2219 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, North Carolina 27330 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job...

Hiring Kitchen Manager - Starts @ 50k/Yr DOE

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Description Direct Report(s): Hourly Leads/Team Members Reports To: General Manager & Assistant General Manager (As Applicable) Job Responsibilities: As the Kitchen Manager, you will drive the daily...

Kitchen Manager

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Casual dining restaurant in Durham is seeking a full time kitchen manager. This position requires 40-45 hours per week and will almost always have 2 days off per week....

Chef Manager- Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 17 days ago

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 25 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...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back-of-the-House using Golden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the...

Sous Chef

  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Are you ready to elevate your...

Kitchen Manager

  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Kitchen Manager Responsibility: Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation Streamlining the...

Culinary Supervisor - Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

The Role The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Concessions Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day operations of the Concessions kitchens. Company Overview: Legends...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Apex, NC

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Apex, NC 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 Apex, NC
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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