Back of House Manager Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

A Back of House Manager in the hospitality industry oversees the operational aspect of the business, particularly focusing on areas such as kitchen operations, staff management, inventory monitoring, and compliance with health and safety regulations. They manage all back-of-house staff, coordinate with the front-of-house team, and ensure that the establishment runs smoothly and efficiently. They participate in menu development, oversee food preparation, and ensure customer satisfaction in terms of food quality and service. This position also involves ensuring adherence to the set budget, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability.

Potential candidates for a Back of House Manager position should have a strong understanding of hospitality and customer service principles, excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and a solid knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards. Some positions may require a degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, and certain certifications such as Food Safety Certification might be beneficial. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is typically required, often in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor, providing the necessary hands-on experience and knowledge of kitchen operations and management.

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Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....

Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Our ideal candidate is a creative professional proficient in food quality, menu development and execution, leading and organizing a kitchen team....

Team Dining Culinary Supervisor, Highmark Stadium

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Team Dining Culinary Supervisor, Highmark Stadium 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127 The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a full-time or part-time Team...

Chef Manager- Meadowview Hospital

  • Secaucus, NJ (7 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (7 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable...

New Sandwich Shop looking for Chef Manager and Cooks

  • Wallington, NJ (3 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallington, NJ (3 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are opening up a new Sandwich Shop with a Sous Vide/Comic Book Theme. We are looking to fill the last positions. Start Date will be Tuesday April 1st and Opening Day will be Saturday April 5th....

Catering Back-of-House Manager / Catering Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As we expand our operations into meal kits in Brooklyn, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Catering Back-of-House Manager / Catering Chef to join our team and help us maintain our high standards...

Chef Manager

  • Wayne, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

quality and portions Ensures adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods Prepares and serves meals on time and at the correct temperatures Actively trains on...

Chef Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Head Chef/Kitchen Manager Salt Hank Deli (New Restaurant Opening!)...

Team Dining Culinary Supervisor

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Team Dining Culinary Supervisor Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,573 current hospitality jobs what where Team Dining...

Food Production Manager - Bi-lingual English/Spanish

  • Carlstadt, NJ (4 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (4 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job description COMPANY: Sun Noodle, celebrating mover 40 years as the leader of fresh ramen noodles, has factories in Hawaii, California, New Jersey and the Netherlands. Sun Noodle is looking to...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Rule of Thirds is a Japanese restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, by Sunday Hospitality Group, the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, El Quijote and...

Culinary Supervisor Legoland NY

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Compass Group, North America CULINARY SUPERVISOR LEGOLAND NY in Goshen , New York Levy Sector Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $22.00 to $22.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job...

Kitchen Leader

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 02961...

Sous Chef - Soho House Dumbo

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

quality and controls for all dishes served Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

excellence, client and stake holder management Ensures cafe teams follow all menu and recipe guidelines; opening/closing checklist safety and sanitation guidelines Oversee the cycle menu process; Menu...

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Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in Hackensack, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
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 Back of House Managers in Hackensack, NJ
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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