Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ohio

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 Lead - Dayton

  • Late Night Slice
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Dayton! Late Night Slice is casting for a Kitchen Lead! 503 E. 1st. St. Dayton - Downtown We're looking for spirited, energetic people who want to work hard, work together, and always serve up...

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Senior Kitchen Manager

  • BJ's Restaurants
  • OH
  • 2 days ago
  • OH
  • 2 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

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Chef Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Ashland, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashland, OH
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

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Kitchen Leader

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
  • Greenville, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenville, OH
  • 7 days ago

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 Developing...

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Kitchen Lead

  • Lifestyle Communities, Ltd.
  • New Albany, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 10 days ago

Minimum Qualifications At least one (1) year of related back-of-house and/or kitchen experience required....

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Back of House Supervisor

  • PharmaCannis
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

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Stewarding Supervisor

  • Hyatt Regency Columbus
  • Columbus, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 19 days ago

STEWARDING SUPERVISOR Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Columbus US - OH - Columbus STEWARDING Entry Level Manager Full-time Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: COL004690 Summary Located within...

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Stewarding Supervisor - Hourly

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 25 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 25 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Stewarding Supervisor - Hourly We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1531964. The...

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Stewarding Supervisor - Hourly

  • Compass Group
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 27 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 27 days ago

Position Title: Stewarding Supervisor - Hourly We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1531964. The advertised...

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Stewarding Supervisor - Hilton Cleveland Downtown

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 27 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 27 days ago

JobID: 207142 Category: Stewarding JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00 JobShift: Salary: $21.00/USD/Hourly Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself...

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Kitchen Lead 2, Progressive Field

  • Delaware North Companies
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation, and sanitation standards Verify that all portion sizes...

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Kitchen Lead 2

  • $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation, and sanitation standards Verify that all portion sizes...

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State House Chef Manager

  • Lifecare Alliance
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cafe Manager to lead our team and ensure smooth daily operations. The Cafe Manager will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service,...

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Kitchen Managers

  • TopGolf
  • Akron, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 60+ 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...

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Stewarding Supervisor

  • HEI Hotels & Resorts
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 60+ days ago

About Us Join Our Vibrant Team at The Westin Cincinnati! Dive into a workplace that cherishes your contributions and fuels your growth! At The Westin Cincinnati, we're not just a team; we're a...

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Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ohio

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 Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
High School or GED
23.9%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
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 Ohio
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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