Kitchen Manager Jobs in Waukesha, 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 Manager

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

As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead a high-performing culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences by upholding top-tier standards in food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency, while boosting...

School Kitchen Manager I (2025-2026)

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

SCHOOL KITCHEN MANAGER I (2025-2026) Milwaukee Public Schools $19.07 - $25.36 / hr United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee 5225 West Vliet Street (Show on map) Jun 09, 2025 Apply for Job Job ID 1029935...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Greendale, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greendale, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 5 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description 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...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 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...

Banquet Chef/Executive Sous Chef

  • Pewaukee, WI (4 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI (4 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 days ago

The Ingleside Hotel and Conference Center in Pewaukee is looking for an experienced Banquet Chef to manage our busy banquet kitchen. This is a key #2 kitchen management role, so requires strong...

Executive Sous Chef

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Mason Street Grill is searching for an Executive Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment in the kitchen and prepares some of the best food in Milwaukee. In...

Culinary Supervisor, American Family Field

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

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

Chef Manager

  • New Berlin, WI (8 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI (8 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 15 days ago

planning, food prep, supervising and training of culinary employees, sanitation of food service area, accurate record keeping, inventory and rotation of products, and ensuring that the department is...

Kitchen Manager

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 17 days ago

The Kitchen Manager will train, supervise, and actively support hot/cold food production, ensuring high operational standards of quality and care are maintained....

Kitchen Manager

  • Oak Creek, WI (19 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (19 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 19 days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

Kitchen Leader

  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 20 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 05/27/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 01112...

Culinary Director

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 29 days ago

Culinary Director locations Waukesha, WI time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000774 Location: ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin Pay Rate: Salary -...

Culinary Supervisor

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

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

Dietary Manager / Kitchen Manager

  • Waterford, WI (16 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterford, WI (16 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Manager / Kitchen Manager Management Waterford, WI, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 2086 Coordinate food production, purchasing and inventory control; oversees safety and sanitation; supervises...

Brookfield - Kitchen Lead

  • Brookfield, WI (6 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (6 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Demographic Data for Waukesha, WI

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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
6.3%
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 Waukesha, 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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