Kitchen Manager Jobs in Port Orchard, 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 Coordinator I

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Mens Shelter - Seattle, WA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : $20.76 - $26.16 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day Job...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago

The SSA Group at the Museum of Pop Culture is looking for a talented Executive Sous Chef to join our team! EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural...

Kitchen Leader

  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 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 / Lead Line Cook - Breakfast & Lunch!

  • Edmonds, WA (20 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA (20 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook - Breakfast & Lunch!...

Now Hiring Entry Level Kitchen Management

  • Bothell, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bothell, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Hiring Entry Level Kitchen Management McMenamins Anderson School View Business Details KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22-25.66/HR + TIPS BOTHELL Benefit-eligible position including medical, vision, dental,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Conduct regular audits on shift taskpletion, recipe adnce, line execution, and food quality to promote operational consistency....

Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

The Kitchen Manager also maintains menu options and recipes....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Lynnwood, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Do you want to work for a great company with competitive benefits and pay? The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood is looking to hire a Kitchen Supervisor. The ideal candidate will...

Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 9 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Seatac, WA (13 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (13 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 11 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 (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 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 (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager II

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 20 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 Manager

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 23 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Port Orchard, WA

Moving to Port Orchard, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Port Orchard, WA below.


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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, 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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