Kitchen Manager Jobs in Boulder, CO

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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Kitchen Lead

  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Kitchen...

Part Time Kitchen Lead

  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (11 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Part Time...

Kitchen Manager

  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Excellent computer skills to include restaurant management software, point-of-sale software, KDS, and MS Office software products....

Nutrition Service Kitchen Manager- Trail Ridge Middle School

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Nutrition Services/ Manager Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location: Trail Ridge Middle School Date Available: 2024/2025 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled    At Trail...

Executive Chef

  • Denver, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-DENVER, CO Salary: $80,000/annually As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless...

Sous Chef - Fireside Kitchen

  • Black Hawk, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Black Hawk, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager - NEW LOCATION

  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (17 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 21 days ago

We are opening soon in Westminster, and hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine: Benefits We Offer: Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement...

Kitchen Manager

  • Boulder, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 23 days ago

Essential Duties Daily Operations Ensure food quality; manage facility kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and all products received....

Nutrition Service Kitchen Manager - Indian Peaks Elementary School

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Kitchen Managers FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 8 Days per year: 180 Position is available to Colorado residents only. Click here to view the St....

Nutrition Service Kitchen Manager- Carbon Valley Academy

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Kitchen Managers FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 8 Days per year: 180 Position is available to Colorado residents only. Click here to view the St....

Kitchen Leader

  • Louisville, CO (6 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, CO (6 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Nutrition Service Kitchen Manager- Northridge Elementary

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Kitchen Managers FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 8 Days per year: 180 Position is available to Colorado residents only. Click here to view the St....

Nutrition Service Kitchen Manager- Twin Peaks Classical Academy

  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO (10 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Developed October, 2022 by Nutrition Services Kitchen Managers FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 8 Days per year: 180 Position is available to Colorado residents only. Click here to view the St....

Demographic Data for Boulder, CO

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Boulder, CO 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 Kitchen Managers in Boulder, CO
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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