Kitchen Manager Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 3 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

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Manager Virginia Beach, VA Job Type Full-time Description Are you looking for a place that celebrates YOU for being YOU? Do you want to work with people that are fun and work as a team?...

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 4 days ago

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef must have prior experience running a busy kitchen at a full-service restaurant....

Kitchen Supervisor - Hilton Norfolk The Main (Floater)

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for insuring all kitchen employees are thoroughly trained on plate presentation, food quality, and consistency standards....

Kitchen Manager

  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (13 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 14 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures In conjunction...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Executive Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Executive Sous Chefs to our shipboard teams for an exciting new position as we continue...

Kitchen Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 19 days ago

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements Prior experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role. Strong leadership and team management skills....

Kitchen Supervisor- Blue Moon Taphouse

  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (16 miles from Virginia Beach, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen...

Kitchen Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 30+ days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Kitchen Supervisor - Becca Restaurant & Garden, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Responsible for insuring all kitchen employees are thoroughly trained on plate presentation, food quality, and consistency standards....

Kitchen Manager - Wiseguy Pizza Atlantic Park

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago

As the Kitchen Manager, you will play a crucial role in bringing our culinary vision to life, ensuring that every slice embodies the essence of our authentic, old-world pies....

Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey VA Beach

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago

operations, including staff management, guest interactions, and service quality....

Demographic Data for Virginia Beach, VA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

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 Virginia Beach, VA 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 Virginia Beach, VA
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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