Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fife, 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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Catering Central Kitchen Manager

  • Renton, WA (16 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA (16 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Catering Central Kitchen Manager JobID: 11976 Position Type: Classified/Nutrition Services Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Nutrition Services Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Information:...

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Kitchen Leader

  • Tacoma, WA (4 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (4 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 3 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

  • Auburn, WA (6 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (6 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of 3 years as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in a multi-outlet facility....

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Eurest Salary: $80000 - $84000 /year Pay Grade: 13 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed...

Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager- Renton Park

  • Renton, WA (16 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (16 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager- Renton Park JobID: 12078 Position Type: Classified/Nutrition Services Date Posted: 5/29/2025 Location: Nutrition Services Additional Information: Show/Hide Position...

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (15 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (15 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 24 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE KITCHEN MANAGER: High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years restaurant management experience in casual or upscale casual dining....

Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (21 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR KITCHEN MANAGER: Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager in a full-service, moderate to high volume restaurant or education Managers Food Handlers Card Flexible Work...

Executive Sous Chef - Paradise Inn - $1000 Signing Bonus

  • Paradise, WA (11 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Paradise, WA (11 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

GREAT PEOPLE | GREAT BENEFITS | JOIN OUR ALL-STAR TEAM! Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable...

Sous Chef - Sportsbook

  • Auburn, WA (6 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (6 miles from Fife, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary at $61,639 - $70,884 DOE with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage...

Demographic Data for Fife, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fife, WA

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Fife, WA 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
6.3%
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 Fife, 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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