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...

Ks Kitchen Lead

  • Sanford, NC
  • moments ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • moments 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 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 16 hours 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 Leader

  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/29/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250421 StoreID 03337...

Kitchen Manager

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day 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....

Back Of House Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time BACK OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR position. Location: 550 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full...

Chef Manager- YMCA Camp Kanata

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 2 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:...

Chicken Kitchen Manager Banner Elk NC

  • Banner Elk, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Banner Elk, NC
  • 4 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...

Chef Manager - Charlotte, NC

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 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: Must...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Highlands, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Highlands, NC
  • 5 days ago

Commitment to excellence in food quality, presentation, and kitchen operations. Ready to Take the Next Step? Join Primary and start your journey to becoming an Executive Chef....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Charlotte, NC 1023 CENTRAL AVE 28204, 1023 CENTRAL AVE, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America Req #7762 Wednesday, October 16, 2019 The Salvation Army, an...

Kitchen Supervisor

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

The Kitchen Supervisor manages all kitchen operations ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for guests. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while...

Back of House Supervisor - Lake Norman

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 8 days ago

Pet Paradise is looking for pet people with leadership experience and growth potential to fill our open Resort Supervisor position. Starting Rate: $16.50/hour ($0.50 increase 6 months from hire...

BOH Manager Bryson City, NC, US YesterdayFull Time Employee

  • Bryson City, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Bryson City, NC
  • 11 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Manager/Chef will be an integral leadership role on our Food and Beverage team....

BOH Manager

  • Bryson City, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Bryson City, NC
  • 12 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Manager/Chef will be an integral leadership role on our Food and Beverage team....

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

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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
6.4%
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 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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