Back of House Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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.

1-15 of 110 Jobs

Candy Production Sous Chef

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary: Responsible for the daily in-house production of gourmet candy products. This position will also include front of house responsibilities, including serving product, upselling product...

Senior Chef Manager (Business & Industry: Corporate) - NJ

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Chef Manager- Meadowview Hospital

  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 22 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallington, 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....

Chef Manager

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, 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

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 1 day ago

What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria,...

Food Production Manager - Bi-lingual English/Spanish

  • Carlstadt, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlstadt, 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Kitchen Leader

  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 01305...

Senior Culinary Supervisor

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, NEW BRUNSWICK - 93024001 Location ID: 93024001 Senior Culinary Supervisor Location: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, NEW BRUNSWICK - 93024001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays -...

Sous Chef-Wait Staff, Bus Staff,

  • Aberdeen, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Aberdeen, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Addison Park is currently looking for hard working, enthusiastic people to join our team, we are a wedding banquet hall looking for help on the banquet floor as servers, bus people and mens...

Executive Chef

  • Galloway, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Galloway, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Compass Group, North America EXECUTIVE CHEF in Pomona , New Jersey Morrison Healthcare Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Denville, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Denville, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Kitchen Manager Location: Denville, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced, high-quality smokehouse...

Executive Chef

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Salary: 85,000 - 96,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Morrison Healthcare is a leading...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


Local
National
9,288,994
232,891

Back of House Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitality curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Back of the House
The definition of "hospitality" is the "friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers." Create a superior hospitality experience with training from HSI. Front...
Literature of the English Country House
For over 450 years, country houses have attracted the attention of celebrated writers like Thomas More and Charles Dickens. On this six-week course, youll trace depictions of country houses...
Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS)
Understand the types of MBS, factors that influence investment characteristics, analytic techniques used to evaluate risk and return, and MBS trading/settlement. Preview course content here for...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Back of House Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



Back of House Manager Related Career Advice Articles

Confident restaurant manager
Think You Want to Be a Restaurant Manager? Read This First.

Considering a career in restaurant management? Read iHireHospitality’s primer and learn about a restaurant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Read article »
happy female restaurant manager on the phone while looking at her tablet
9 Cities With Exciting Hospitality Management Jobs

Check out our guide to some of the best locations in the US for hotel management jobs, restaurant management jobs, and other hospitality careers.

Read article »