Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Chester, 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 Manager / Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 5 hours 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 (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 10 hours 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 (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 1 day 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 (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • New Castle, DE (24 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (24 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 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....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Location: The Franklin Institute- Philadelphia, PA Salary: 90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus-Eligible Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity...

Chef Manager - Airport Lounge

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality...

Kitchen Leader

  • Newtown Square, PA (9 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (9 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 4 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,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Collegeville, PA (16 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (16 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 9 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....

Floating Chef Manager - Philadelphia School Nutrition

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 14 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...

Kitchen Manager - Xfinity Live!

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Kitchen Manager Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred....

Kitchen Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (23 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Zama Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is currently looking to add a Kitchen Manager to our Culinary Team....

Chef Manager - Elwyn

  • Media, PA (11 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Media, PA (11 miles from West Chester, PA)
  • 17 days ago

management (hospital, senior living, or healthcare food service a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on batch cooking and modified diets Knowledge of healthcare dietary requirements, food safety...

Kitchen Manager

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

We are hiring for a Kitchen Manager who will echo these core values while overseeing the operations of BOH: Hospitality Consistency Teamwork What you'll do: Manage kitchen staff, ensuring proper staffing...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Chester, PA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in West Chester, 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 West Chester, 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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