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
  • 14 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 14 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...

Food Production Manager 3

  • Camp Lejeune, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Camp Lejeune, NC
  • 13 days ago

Role Overview: Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military...

Kitchen Manager

  • Salisbury, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 2 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Durham, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, 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....

Assistant Manager - Kitchen - #607

  • Garner, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Garner, NC
  • 2 days ago

Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am OVERVIEW Do you have great attention-to-detail? Someone who can see allll the moving partz that come together to make a BIG project successful? If so,...

Chef Manager

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Partners with the client to deliver quality on site catered events...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago

Manager to lead and manage the back of house team Assist in the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production, prep, purchasing, and receiving Foster team mentality and collaboration...

Chef Manager

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Partners with the client to deliver quality on site catered events...

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details At Rocket Farm Restaurants, the core philosophy that defines our culture is We serve the person who is serving the guest. Our culture is not...

Executive Sous Chef - Wingate University

  • NC
  • 3 days ago
  • NC
  • 3 days ago

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to oversee food preparation, staff supervision, menu development, and execution of catering events....

Research Kitchen Coordinator

  • Kannapolis, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Kannapolis, NC
  • 4 days ago

Research Kitchen Coordinator Posting Information Posting Information DepartmentNutrition Research Institute-633300 Career AreaResearch Professionals Posting Open Date05/13/2025 Application...

Chef Manager

  • Elkin, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Elkin, NC
  • 4 days ago

Culinary Services Group is hiring a Chef Manager to oversee and train production team members to ensure the highest standards of food quality....

Kitchen Leader

  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 5 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 05/11/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250421 StoreID 04167...

Back Of House Manager Bryson City, NC, US 5 days agoFull Time Employee

  • Bryson City, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Bryson City, NC
  • 6 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

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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