Kitchen Manager Jobs in Norwalk, 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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Kitchen Leader

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 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 Bedford Post Tavern Now Hiring

  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Bedford Post Tavern to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Bedford Post Tavern - Now Hiring: Sous Chef Click here to learn more &...

Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Huntington

  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

About Bloomingdales makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We...

Sous Chef

  • Port Chester, NY (14 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (14 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

looking for an experienced line cook or Sous chef to lead kitchen and be part of an established restaurant. Please email resume and when available for interview.

Sous Chef

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Job Requirements * Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant * Strong passion for culinary excellence,...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ossining, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ossining, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Culinary Director

  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 10 days ago

This includes menu planning, recipe development and building, and leading a diverse team in the preparation of high-quality food products for the hot bar and shelves....

Sous Chef

  • Trumbull, CT (15 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (15 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Sous Chef to provide resort-style food and hospitality while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Head Chef

  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 12 days ago

control for all items served; (8) Adhering to hotel/kitchen sanitation standards; avoiding cross contamination of products and following proper rotation practices to decrease spoilage; (9) Sustaining food...

Executive Chef

  • Ridgefield, CT (12 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (12 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Quality Assurance: Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the highest standards. Address and resolve any issues that arise promptly....

Executive Chef

  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details Sands Point Golf Club, New York is inviting applications for the role of Sous Chef to enhance our esteemed culinary team. We are looking for an...

Executive Chef

  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 14 days ago

About UsOverview Your culinary skills are so amazing that everyone asks you to cook for them...and we want you to come cook with us! ealthcare, Hospitality, ServSafe, Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Sous Chef

  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bedford, NY (10 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 24 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Job Details We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside PTO, a 401(k) and a complete medical, dental, and vision...

Kitchen Manager

  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 27 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 Norwalk, CT

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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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