Kitchen Manager Jobs in Oregon

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 Leader

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Culinary Supervisor - Moda Center

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

planning: Assist with menu planning and development Reporting: Input daily reports, time temp logs, refrigeration logs and waste Logs Ensure compliance with food safety regulations Maintain cleanliness...

Culinary Supervisor - Moda Center

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

planning : Assist with menu planning and development Reporting: Input daily reports, time temp logs, refrigeration logs and waste Logs Ensure compliance with food safety regulations Maintain cleanliness...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

They take full ownership of back-of-house operations, leading kitchen staff, managing inventory, controlling costs, and maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness....

Kitchen lead

  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 4 days ago

As the face of the cart, you ll ensure smooth service, consistent food quality, and a clean, safe environment....

Joe's (Kitchen) Supervisor

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

Operations & Quality Control Oversee food quality through tasting and visual inspection; ensure consistency with recipes and presentation standards....

Resort Kitchen Manager

  • Bend, OR
  • 11 days ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 11 days ago

The Resort Kitchen Manager will provide and maintain a professional culinary operation and control expenses relative to the operation....

Kitchen Lead -FULL TIME -excellent tips

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

Kitchen Lead -FULL TIME -excellent tips The Moon and Sixpence pub moonandsixpence.pub KITCHEN FULL-TIME 21-23/HR + TIPS PORTLAND $21-23 hr ($28-$36 hr with tips) solid Line cook wanted you will...

Kitchen Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

menu items Kitchen Manager Busy, well established Hawaiian Restaurant seeking a kitchen manager....

Full Time Kitchen Lead

  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 12 days ago

Full Time Kitchen Lead Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery doublemountainbrewery KITCHEN FULL-TIME 17-18/HR + TIPS PORTLAND Great Tips! Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom- Overlook We're adding a Full...

Tacovore Corvallis Hiring Kitchen Lead

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 14 days ago

un Tacovore Corvallis Hiring Kitchen Lead Tacovore Corvallis 2503 NW KIngs Blvd compensation: Hourly Plus Tips employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Kitchen Lead We are looking...

Kitchen Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 17 days ago

The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for the complete operation of a single Pastini Pastaria restaurant kitchen....

Kitchen Manager - Elem/MS - Kitchen Manager (Position for the 2025-26 School Year)

  • McMinnville, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR
  • 22 days ago

Job Title: Kitchen Manager - Elem/MS - Kitchen Manager (Position for the 2025-26 School Year)Category: Food Service Job Title: Kitchen Manager - Elem/MS Salary Range: $19.20 - $23.33 Reports to: Nutrition...

Food Production Supervisor

  • McMinnville, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR
  • 22 days ago

Our Mission Foods facility in McMinnville OR is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to proudly work at this facility. The Production Supervisor directs, plans, controls, and monitors...

Kitchen Manager

  • Portland, OR
  • 26 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 26 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,...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon 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 Oregon
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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