Kitchen Manager Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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 Supervisor, FT

  • Greendale, WI (8 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Greendale, WI (8 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 20 hours ago

Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhance our fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an excellent dining experience...

Kitchen Leader

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/28/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250421 StoreID 00618...

Kitchen Manager

  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago

The Kitchen Manager is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for leading the kitchen functions for the Restaurant Profit Center, including inventory control, purchasing, personnel supervision...

Culinary Supervisor, American Family Field

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards....

Kitchen Manager

  • Germantown, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Germantown, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 8 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago

Executive Sous Chef (250000O7) JOB DESCRIPTION Executive Sous Chef - (250000O7) Description Mason Street Grill is searching for an Executive Sous Chef who thrives off of the fast-paced environment...

Kitchen Manager - Milwaukee Milkmen

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago

a motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at one of our high-volume concession stands during the baseball season....

Nutrition & Culinary Supervisor

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services - Kirkland Crossings is seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Supervisor to join our team in Pewaukee, WI! As the Nutrition & Culinary Services Supervisor you will...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Come join the Marcus Theatres Team! We arelooking for an enthusiastic and skilled Kitchen Supervisor to enhanceour fun, fast-paced theatre environment by providing an...

Assitant Kitchen Manager (Asistente de Gerente de Cocina) - OLydias

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago

Assitant Kitchen Manager (Asistente de Gerente de Cocina) - O'Lydia's image 1 of 1 compensation: 18/hr employment type: job title: Assitant Kitchen Manager O'Lydia's is looking for an assistant kitchen...

Premium Culinary Supervisor - Fiserv Forum

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 19 days ago

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Premium Culinary Supervisor - Fiserv Forum

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 20 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 20 days ago

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Executive Sous Chef- Mason Street Grill

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago

Executive Sous Chef- Mason Street Grill (250000O7) JOB DESCRIPTION Executive Sous Chef- Mason Street Grill - (250000O7) Description Mason Street Grill is searching for an Executive Sous Chef who...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 25 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 25 days ago

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back-of-the-House using Golden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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 Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI
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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