Kitchen Manager Jobs in Colorado

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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Food Production Manager 3

  • Rifle, CO
  • 20 days ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 20 days ago

planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts the ability...

Kitchen Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 17 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Kitchen Leader

  • Longmont, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/11/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 00650...

Smokin Yard's BBQ in Denver is hiring for a KITCHEN MANAGER

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Smokin Yards BBQ in Denver is hiring for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back and front of house restaurant operations....

Cook/ Prep Cook/ Sous Chef

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

Pays $18-$20 an hour, based on experience Position Summary The Cook/Sous Chef prepares nutritious, high quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents enjoyment in accordance with all laws,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Durango, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 2 days ago

Backcountry Gourmet at 11th Street station is looking for an experienced kitchen manager....

Full time Sous-Chef/ Kitchen Lead/ Bartender

  • Durango, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 3 days ago

New Badass Pub in Durango: The Tangled Horn Now hiring: ----Full Time Sous-Chef/Kitchen Lead (18.5-22/hr) + (1/4ish of all food tips which average about 5-7/hr. additional during slow season)...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Why us? At Denver Milk Market, we're more than just a collection of restaurants and shops - we're a vibrant community that celebrates the art of food, drink, and connection. As part of the...

Executive Chef, Full-Time, $69,680-$85,280/yearly, DOE

  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 4 days ago

Expertise in menu development, food safety, and kitchen management. Excellent communication and organizational skills....

Sous Chef

  • Dillon, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Dillon, CO
  • 4 days ago

quality throughout our Food and Beverage outlets....

Full time Sous-Chef/ Kitchen Lead

  • Durango, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 5 days ago

New Badass Pub in Durango: The Tangled Horn Now hiring: ----Full Time Sous-Chef/Kitchen Lead (18.5/hr) + (1/4ish of all food tips which average about 5-7/hr. additional during slow season) -Must...

Culinary Lead/Kitchen Supervisor

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago

Job Role The Culinary Lead is key to the success of overall food operations and oversees daily culinary operations by ensuring food quality, presentation, recipes, and portion control meet the highest...

Sous Chef

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 5 days ago

quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking needs....

Sous Chef - Kachina

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Sous Chef - Kachina Full-Time The Maven Denver, CO A property of: Sage Hospitality Group Posted 1 day ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 per year Why us? Join our team...

Mountain Sun Hiring Head Chef

  • Boulder, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 5 days ago

Manager The Head Chef will have creative freedom to add entrees and appetizer specials....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Colorado

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 Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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