Kitchen Manager Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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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Business Manager (Kitchen) NF-04

  • District of Columbia Courts
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • moments ago

Minimum two years experience as a General manager or Kitchen Manager full service Franchise restaurant concepts preferred....

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Business Manager (Kitchen) NF-04

  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Manages a large franchise restaurant kitchen., Formulates instructions and gives directions necessary to operate a fluid, and efficient food production operation., Ensures proper handling,...

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Back of House Supervisor

  • Card Kingdom
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 26 days ago

This individual acts as a leader amongst the Back of House team to assist in meeting and exceeding the expectations set forth by the Kitchen Manager in terms of daily preparation and execution of food...

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Kitchen Lead

  • The Masonry
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 27 days ago

of house for all transactions and 50/50 split for to-go....

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Kitchen Leader

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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 Developing...

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Demographic Data for Federal Way, WA

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
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Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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 Federal Way, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
High School or GED
23.9%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
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 Federal Way, WA
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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