Kitchen Manager Jobs in Philadelphia, 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

  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Blue Bell, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

, and 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 hours ago

About the role We are seeking a highly organized, experienced, and results-driven Kitchen Manager to oversee operations at our commissary kitchen....

Catering/Chef Manager - Camden School Nutrition

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning...

Culinary Director - Travel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable; having completed Certified Dietary Management program preferred....

Chef Manager - Camden School Nutrition

  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (2 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning...

Chef Manager II - Private School

  • Bryn Mawr, PA (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bryn Mawr, PA (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 4 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 (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Swarthmore, PA (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Chef Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago

Overview Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area! Hiring Immediately! The Chef Manager is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents through...

Chef Manager

  • Jenkintown, PA (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jenkintown, PA (10 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

Lead culinary functions to meet food quality goals, meet financial goals, facilities maintenance, and personnel development objectives....

Supervisor Kitchen Stewards

  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (15 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 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 / Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago

The Kitchen Manager (Chef) is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring the team delivers high-quality food efficiently and safely....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago

Levy Sector Location: The Franklin Institute- Philadelphia, PA Salary: 90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus-Eligible Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Barbuzzo Restaurant is accepting resumes for Executive Sous Chef for our well known restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia. We are looking for a...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 12 days ago

Executive Sous Chef Borromini 1805 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Full Time Salary (Based on Experience) Expires: Jul 14, 2025 109 people viewed Required Years of Experience 4 years Job...

Demographic Data for Philadelphia, PA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, 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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