Back of House Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

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

  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Executive Sous Chef- Lumen Field

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 16% bonus Pay Grade: 14 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment...

Executive Sous Chef - T-Mobile Park

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Contribute to menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal updates to maintain culinary creativity, consistency, and financial viability....

Contract Meals Culinary Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Contract Meals Culinary Manager Department: Social Enterprise Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Location: Seattle, WA. Pay Rate: $78,172.00 - $83,947.00/year ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION FareStart has been...

Holy Water a Heavenly Lounge - Night Time Kitchen Lead

  • Port Orchard, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Holy Water a Heavenly Lounge is located in downtown Port Orchard, a local-focused community and beautiful destination for Puget Sound boaters and Peninsula explorers. As well, conveniently located...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Focus is on the back of house operations, which consists of managing the brand, ensuring food quality meets the brand expectation, managing inventory, and controlling costs as it relates to product...

Catering Central Kitchen Manager

  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 9 days ago

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Floating Chef / Sr. Chef Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days 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...

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef Thomas Street Warehouse warehousegroup.ca/locations/thomas-street-warehouse KITCHEN FULL-TIME 60,000-75,000/YR SEATTLE The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for managing...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef Reports To: Executive Chef Salary: $80,000.00 A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA...

Kitchen Manager

  • Kirkland, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 17 days ago

THE ROLE As a key leader of our Prepared Foods Department, this position is responsible for assisting the Prepared Foods Team Leader and Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader with product...

Deli Kitchen Manager

  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Overview The Deli Kitchen Manager oversees Deli kitchen operations including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development and ordering....

Kitchen Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 24 days ago

Overview The Kitchen Manager (Production Specialist) oversees Deli kitchen operations including production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development and ordering....

Executive Chef The Somm Hotel & Spa

  • Woodinville, WA (14 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (14 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety....

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Salary for Back of House Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Highest Education Level

Back of House Managers in Seattle, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
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 Seattle, WA
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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