Kitchen Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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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Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 11 days ago

Brad Halling American Whiskey Co. dba BHAWK Join Us to Raise the American Spirit At BHAWK, we will Raise the American Spirit by expressing Gratitude for extraordinary service through purpose...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Mebane, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Mebane, NC
  • 12 days ago

Arts or equivalent experience Experience in back of house operations Knowledge of banquet catering and menu development Strong understanding of labor and food cost management Proficiency in food preparation...

Kitchen Manager/Lead Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 4 hours ago

KITCHEN MANAGER/LEAD LINE COOK MCPEAKE HOTELS /HILTON/TOWNSUITES Southern Pines, NC Full-time Restaurant & Food Posted on June 11, 2025 KITCHEN MANAGER/LEAD LINE COOK Needed at Hilton Garden Inn in...

Chef Manager- Greenfield School

  • Wilson, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wilson, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Chef Manager- Greenfield School** **Job Reference Number:** 31027 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Aladdin-Campus-Dining **State:** North Carolina...

Kitchen Manager

  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 2 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/11/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 01946...

Chicken Kitchen Manager Asheboro NC

  • Asheboro, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Asheboro, NC
  • 2 days ago

Overview: To grow community by supervising and ensuring all Chicken Kitchen hosts provide personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's...

Kitchen Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Chef Manager - Child Care Services - Liberty, NC

  • Liberty, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Liberty, NC
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Full culinary management of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, and receiving Ensure compliance with child nutrition guidelines and food safety standards...

Kitchen Manager

  • Hickory, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 5 days ago

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 food products in a timely...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 244 Room Hotel Managed By Northwood Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet...

Copper Premium Pub/Executive Sous Chef/ $75k/ yr. Plus bonuses

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago

As part of the management team you will be responsible for the day to day operations from training, menu development, inventory control, cleanliness and food safety measures....

Restaurant Culinary / Kitchen Manager

  • Dallas, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, NC
  • 8 days ago

Back of House ManagerStars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center is seeking an experienced Back-of-House (Kitchen) Manager who is ready to be part of a high volume, fast-paced restaurant in a growing...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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
6.3%
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 North Carolina
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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