Kitchen Manager Jobs
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.
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 7 hours ago
- Zion Mountain Ranch
- Mount Carmel, UT
- 7 hours ago
Responsibilities Menu planning in association with our farm manager to utilize seasonal produce and herbs Help create recipes according to our seasonal menu Cater small groups on occasion Perform excellent...
The Kitchen Manager leads by example and coaches the team to consistently achieve results and maintain our uncompromising standards of food quality, cleanliness, service, and sanitation....
- Waldhorn Restaurant LLC
- Pineville, NC
- 2 days ago
- Waldhorn Restaurant LLC
- Pineville, NC
- 2 days ago
Company Description Waldhorn Restaurant is a renowned dining establishment in Pineville, North Carolina. Known for its authentic German cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere, Waldhorn Restaurant...
- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 2 days ago
- HIGHLANDS RANCH RESORT
- Mill Creek, CA
- 2 days ago
As a Sous Chef at Highlands Ranch Resort, you will be responsible for menu planning, ensuring food quality, managing kitchen operations, and maintaining food cost and portion control....
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Pecos, TX
- 3 days ago
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Pecos, TX
- 3 days ago
Tasks include but are not limited to recording inventory management, managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards....
LOCATION : Hiring both in Mountain View and San Jose, CA SUMMARY: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team at a *NEW-BUILD* location....
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 4 days ago
- Corporate Hospitality Housing
- Midland, TX
- 4 days ago
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in restaurant management and culinary arts, with a flair for menu planning and food preparation....
The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
- Great American Restaurants
- Fairfax, VA
- 5 days ago
Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors...
- Flying Fish Taphouse
- Jacksonville, FL
- 6 days ago
- Flying Fish Taphouse
- Jacksonville, FL
- 6 days ago
Job Responsibilities: Menu planning and development to ensure a diverse and appealing selection Food cost management to maximize profitability while maintaining quality Kitchen management to oversee...
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- Santa Clara, CA
- 7 days ago
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- Santa Clara, CA
- 7 days ago
The Kitchen Manager is a developer of people, a culinary superstar, and a fundamental part of the venue leadership team responsible for maximizing profits and controlling all aspects of kitchen operations...
- Diamond Concessions
- West Valley City, UT
- 7 days ago
- Diamond Concessions
- West Valley City, UT
- 7 days ago
Job Description: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes with precision and attention to detail Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative and delicious menu items Ensure food quality and presentation...
Produce food that is top quality, and the kitchen and equipment are kept in good condition Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can approve upon the kitchen’s performance Contribute to menu planning...
Key Responsibilities: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and consistency. Develop and design creative and seasonal menus that reflect our brand and target market....
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Kitchen Managers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kitchen Manager position
- Food Plating
- Culinary Management
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Batch Cooking
- Casual Dining
- Plate Presentation
- Degree in Culinary Arts
- ServSafe Manager
- Food Cost Management
- Front of House
- Food Quality
- Banquet Catering
- Guest Relations
- Back of House
- Labor Cost Management
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Management
- Scratch Cooking
- Food Inventory
- Food and Beverage Management
- Menu Writing
- Menu Planning
- Menu Development
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- Grilling
- Recipe Development
- Culinary Arts
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Cost Management
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
- Ordering
- Cooking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Staffing
- Purchasing
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Friendliness
- Presentation
- Events
- Coaching
- Budgets
- Inventory Management
- Sales
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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