Kitchen Manager Jobs in Gig Harbor, 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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Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

EMPLOYER**: Sam's Tavern **WORKSITE ADDRESS**: 400 9^TH^ Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98119 **WAGES**: $40,955 per year **JOB DESCRIPTION**: Provide general kitchen and restaurant support, including food...

Production manager (Kitchen/Deli)

  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

They are key to ensuring food safety standards and hygiene procedures are met, in addition to supporting menu development and customer service....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Seatac, WA (19 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (19 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Incentives Paid Airport Parking What You'll Do be responsible for menu compliance, cooking, food production, food quality/presentation, safety/sanitation; ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Monitor food quality and safety standards, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations....

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Monitor food quality and safety standards, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations....

Kitchen Manager II

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 days ago

They are accountable for food quality, team development, inventory management, and ensuring all kitchen standards are met....

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 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...

Catering Central Kitchen Manager

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days 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:...

Kitchen Leader

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 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 (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Salary: $80000 - $84000 /year Pay Grade: 13 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to...

Facilities Account Manager - Kitchen Equipment Maintenance - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Pay Grade: 15 ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Rooted in...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 22 days ago

To quick apply to this position, text SP4022 to ... Staypineapple is a brand of upscale, award-winning boutique hotels in coveted locations nationwide. We are all about redefining hospitality and...

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 22 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 (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 23 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Gig Harbor, 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
6.4%
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 Gig Harbor, 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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