Kitchen Manager Jobs in Downingtown, PA

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

  • Newtown Square, PA (15 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (15 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/01/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 02757...

Kitchen Manager

  • West Chester, PA (6 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (6 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Development Communication Skills Team Building and Mentorship Passion for Creativity Attention to Food Quality and Presentation Ability to Teach and Manage a Team Independently Attention to Detail...

Chef Manager II - Private School

  • Bryn Mawr, PA (20 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bryn Mawr, PA (20 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 7 days ago

This position is accountable for menu development, purchasing, receiving, food production, customer service, catering planning and execution, marketing and administrative duties....

Production & Sous Chef Manager

  • Swarthmore, PA (21 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Swarthmore, PA (21 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Assists in menu development and monitors food quality. Helps develop all menus for the residential dining plan....

Supervisor Kitchen Stewards

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Company DescriptionBoyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the...

Kitchen Manager

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 16 days ago

The main objective of the Kitchen Manager, also know as the Food Service Leader (FSL) in this job description, is to manage all areas of the food service and beverage operation....

Kitchen Manager

  • Collegeville, PA (18 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (18 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 23 days ago

Step into the spotlight with Marcus Theatres as our next Kitchen Manager at the Movie Tavern Collegeville, where you'll help bring the magic of movies to life-one delicious dish at a time....

Lead Cook

  • Concordville, PA (14 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Concordville, PA (14 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: 100 Applied Bank Blvd Glen Mills, PA 19342 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type:...

King of Prussia - Kitchen Lead

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Kitchen Supervisor, FT

  • Exton, PA (4 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Exton, PA (4 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhance our fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an excellent dining experience...

Ardmore - Kitchen Lead

  • Ardmore, PA (22 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ardmore, PA (22 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Wayne - Kitchen Lead

  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Sous Chef - Food Hall

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Join the Dash In Team as a Kitchen Supervisor: Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that creates greatness every day? Dash In, a division of the Wills Group, is Great Place to Work Certified...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Downingtown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Downingtown, PA 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 Downingtown, PA
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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