Kitchen Manager Jobs in Washington

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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Regional Support Chef Manager

  • WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • WA
  • 2 hours ago

planning, stock control, food ordering, and production levels in line with budgetary and operational requirementsSupporting projects including re-launches, sales and mobilisations....

Kitchen Leader

  • Pullman, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pullman, WA
  • 5 hours 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...

safety rules, regulations, and procedures Knowledge of math at twelfth grade level Knowledge of ordering, buying, receiving, preparing, and serving foods Knowledge of National School Lunch Program Menu...

Kitchen Manager

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen Manager Paris Baguette parisbaguette/locations/wa/redmond/8065-161st-ave KITCHEN FULL-TIME 60,000/YR REDMOND WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The Kitchen Manager is responsible for quality food production...

Elementary Kitchen Manager

  • Woodinville, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA
  • 3 days ago

Elementary Kitchen Manager Northshore School District 417 HOLLYWOOD HILL ELEMENTARY - WOODINVILLE, Washington This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417 Job Details Job ID:5336977 Application...

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Tukwila, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA
  • 4 days ago

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

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 4 days ago

Description A FULL HOUSE OF TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Pay: Initial hiring range of $58,656 - $64,521/yr DOE, with potential up to $84,468/yr through merit increases. Full Coverage: 100%...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 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...

Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager (Leavenworth, WA, US)

  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 5 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Executive Sous Chef - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

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

Chef Manager - Issaquah, WA

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience. 35 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience....

Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager

  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Leavenworth, WA
  • 6 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Elementary Kitchen Manager - Lakeridge

  • Renton, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 9 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
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

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

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Seatac, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 9 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)....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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