Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ledyard, CT

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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Sous Chef

  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Pay: $60000 per year At Great Wolf, the Resort Sous Chef works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Sous Chef manages the operations...

Executive Chef - TAO, Beauty&Essex and Pastry Openings

  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Executive Chef - TAO, Beauty&Essex and Pastry Openings Mohegan Sun mohegansun KITCHEN FULL-TIME MONTVILLE Position Summary: This position has a pulse on the day-to-day operations of the culinary...

Restaurant Sous Chef - Banquets

  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to: Assists in menu planning and plate guides Helps maintain established fiscal guidelines Supervises food preparation, quality and cost...

Restaurant Sous Chef - Tuscany

  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Montville, CT (7 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to: Assists in menu planning and plate guides Helps maintain established fiscal guidelines Supervises food preparation, quality and cost...

Sous Chef

  • North Stonington, CT (6 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Stonington, CT (6 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Location: Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key...

Executive Chef

  • New London, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • New London, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 25 days ago

Management knowledge Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas Strong Catering Experience Culinary Degree strongly preferred Metz Culinary Management Values are what...

Sous Chef - MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill

  • Uncasville, CT (6 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (6 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About Us MJ23 is a collaboration between Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG) and the greatest athlete of his generation, Michael Jordan. Located in the Mohegan Sun...

Head Chef

  • South Kingstown, RI (24 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Kingstown, RI (24 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Head Chef Location 619 Camp Fuller Road, Wakefield, RI, 02879, United States Base Pay $1200.00 - $1400.00 / Week Job Category Overnight Camp, Resident Camp, Seasonal Description This is a seasonal...

Kitchen Manager

  • Norwich, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwich, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Opportunity: Kitchen Manager Supervise set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up and service are in accordance with established...

Sous Chef

  • Carolina, RI (17 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carolina, RI (17 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The...

Executive Chef

  • Westerly, RI (11 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westerly, RI (11 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Company Description Ocean House Collection Restaurant Manager - The Weekapaug Inn A Collection Unlike Any Other The Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties. The Ocean House features...

Kitchen Leader

  • Waterford, CT (10 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterford, CT (10 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 45+ 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...

Sous Chef-Lounge Kitchen

  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Sous Chef-Banquets

  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (1 mile from Ledyard, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Under the direction of the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Kitchen Manager

  • New London, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New London, CT (8 miles from Ledyard, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ledyard, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Ledyard, CT 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 Ledyard, CT
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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