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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Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Strong understanding of food cost management and quality control. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet applications....

Executive Sous Chef

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

The Butcher's Table Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM About The Butchers Table The Butchers Table is one of Seattles...

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

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

Strong understanding of food cost management and quality control. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet applications....

Elementary Kitchen Manager - Lakeridge

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

Per Week Monday - Friday Work Calendar 181 Days + Paid Holidays *RSD Work Calendars* Pay Level Elementary Kitchen Manager *Current Salary Schedule* Please see attached job description....

Kitchen Manager - Mioposto Pizzaria (Eastlake)

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

mid level job title: Kitchen Manager Are you passionate about delicious food and building community?...

Kitchen Supervisor

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

Location Name: BRITISH AIRWAYS LOUNGE - SEA - 30192001 Location ID: 30192001 Kitchen Supervisor Location: BRITISH AIRWAYS LOUNGE - SEA - 30192001 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY)....

Kitchen Manager

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

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

Lead Cook/ Kitchen Manager

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

Lead Cook/ Kitchen Manager The Ink Drinker, LLC - Seattle, WA Posted: 7/29/2025 - Expires: 10/27/2025 Job ID: 292213743 Job Description $75,000 to $85,000 DOE. Plus benefits....

School Kitchen Manager - Loyal Heights Elementary

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

School Kitchen Manager - Loyal Heights Elementary Salary $21.89 - $26.31 Hourly Location Loyal Heights Elementary, WA Job Type Hourly Job Number 25749 Department Culinary Services - Loyal Heights Opening...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Our Kitchen Manager fosters a culture that continuously strives for improvement and embraces a better for being here mentality....

Executive Sous Chef Woven Seafood & Chophouse

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 27 days ago

quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety....

Kitchen Leader

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

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 07/23/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250630 StoreID 02228...

Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Motif Seattle

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

development and costing experience Restaurant opening experience a plus A passion to cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture Wage: The Salary Range for this role is $95,000-$100,000...

School Kitchen Manager - Adams Elementary

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

School Kitchen Manager - Adams Elementary Salary $21.89 - $26.31 Hourly Location Adams Elementary, WA Job Type Hourly Job Number 26133 Department Culinary Services - Adams Opening Date 07/09/2025 Closing...

School Kitchen Manager - Broadview Thomson K-8

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

School Kitchen Manager - Broadview Thomson K-8 Salary $21.89 - $26.31 Hourly Location Broadview-Thomson K-8, WA Job Type Hourly Job Number 26135 Department Culinary Services - Broadview Opening Date...

Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

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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
21.3%
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 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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