Kitchen Manager Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

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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Shift Manager - Kitchen 44 - Newcastle Casino

  • Mustang, OK (14 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mustang, OK (14 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Details Job Location Kitchen 44 Cafe - Newcastle, OK Position Type Full Time Education Level High School / GED Salary Range $16.50 - $19.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift...

Kitchen Supervisor - Chips 'N Ales - Riverwind Casino

  • Wheatland, OK (9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wheatland, OK (9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago

Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and inventory management to optimize food quality and minimize waste....

Kitchen Supervisor - Chips 'N Ales - Riverwind Casino (40374)

  • Norman, OK (17 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Norman, OK (17 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 20 hours ago

Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and inventory management to optimize food quality and minimize waste....

Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago

Location Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center(OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in hospitality or culinary arts preferred....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago

Levy Sector Now Hiring for the 2025-2026 NBA Season! Join Levy's Loud City Hospitality Team at the Paycom Center! Now Hiring Experienced Culinary Supervisors for Courtside Club, Restautants and...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in hospitality or culinary arts preferred....

Culinary Supervisor

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 7 days ago

Now Hiring for the 2025-2026 NBA Season! Join Levy's Loud City Hospitality Team at the Paycom Center! Now Hiring Experienced Culinary Supervisors for Courtside Club, Restautants and Suites!...

The Jones Assembly - Kitchen Manager

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: 35 years of kitchen management or lead line cook experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant....

Shift Manager - Kitchen 44 - Newcastle Casino (40115)

  • Newcastle, OK (15 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newcastle, OK (15 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Kitchen 44 Cafe - Newcastle, OK Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School / GED Salary Range: $16.50 - $19.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift:...

Culinary Director

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 18 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 18 days ago

They will have an immaculate sense of detail in meal presentation and menu planning all while ensuring the highest quality in taste and customer service so that residents expectations are being exceeded...

Kitchen Leader

  • Moore, OK
  • 29 days ago
  • Moore, OK
  • 29 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/02/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 02874...

Culinary Director Specialist

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Arts Degree (preferred) ServSafe Certification Professional level computer skills to include the ability to utilize Microsoft Office products, email, etc....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Norman, OK (17 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norman, OK (17 miles from Oklahoma City, OK)
  • 30+ days ago

members -Support Director of Operations in preventive maintenance planning Qualifications: -3-5 years experience in a culinary management role -Culinary degree preferred -Proficient in evaluating food...

Kitchen Supervisor Bob's Steak & Chop House

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Location Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center(OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma...

Demographic Data for Oklahoma City, OK

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Oklahoma City, OK offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
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 Oklahoma City, OK
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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