Kitchen Manager Jobs in Vail, AZ

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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Executive Chef

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 2 days 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 / Head Cook

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 7 days ago

Arizona Employer Chef / Head Cook in Tucson , Arizona This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Use Chinese food spices to prepare, season & cook a variety of Chinese Cantonese...

Sous Chef

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Post Sous Chef Job Category: Management Requisition Number: SOUSC002375 Posting Details Posted: February 27, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Firebirds of Tucson 2985 E Skyline...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

Hotel: Tucson Marriott University Park 880 E 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85719 Kitchen Supervisor Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Profile:...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider...

Part Time Back of House Supervisor

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

You're an original. So are we. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and...

Kitchen Manager - Vibrant Restaurant Concept

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 19 days ago

Kitchen Manager High Volume Latin Restaurant Tucson, AZ $55,000-$60,000 Our vibrant, High Volume Sports Restaurant is on the hunt for a talented Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team!...

Sous Chef - Canyon Club

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 19 days ago

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 22 days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

LCV NORTHCOM: Sous Chef - Contingency

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Roles and Responsibilities: Assist in recipe development and ensure that food quality and consistency align with mission objectives and dietary requirements....

Executive Chef

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

You will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu planning and food preparation to maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and presentation....

Bilingual Kitchen Manager

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago

BILINGUAL KITCHEN MANAGER in Pima County, AZ Job Description The position requires the Kitchen Manager to support the management team with leading by example and by providing employees with the knowledge...

Sous Chef - Canyon Club (PM Shifts)

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location : RTX Tucson 801 - 1151 E Hermans Road, Building 801 Cafe Tucson, AZ 85756 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ (14 miles from Vail, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Reports To: Director Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Vail, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Vail, AZ 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 Kitchen Managers in Vail, AZ
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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