Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wilton, 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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Executive Chef

  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 13 days ago

We're looking for a culinary leader who can provide our guests with fantastic dining experiences. We require a supervisor who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety...

Kitchen Leader

  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 1 day 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...

Food Service - Kitchen Supervisor

  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning. Assigns associates to duties, coaching through projects daily tasks and guest interaction....

Floating Chef / Sr. Chef manager

  • Rye Brook, NY (17 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (17 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Executive Sous Chef

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

Development Knowledge of Recipes, Plate, and Product Specifications Cooking Techniques Team Development Sanitation regulations Kitchen Management Strong Attention to Detail Culinary Skills Organizational...

Chef Manager- Danbury, CT

  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 16 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: At least 3 years of...

Lead Cook/Sous Chef

  • Woodbridge, CT (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Woodbridge, CT (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Menu Planning: Assist in planning weekly menus that cater to residents' dietary needs, preferences, and any special dietary restrictions or medical conditions....

Sous Chef

  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 23 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,...

Sous Chef

  • Trumbull, CT (12 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (12 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 27 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 30+ 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...

Executive Chef 3

  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

quality are implemented; have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance...

Now Hiring An Executive Chef For Roots Ocean Prime Darien

  • Darien, CT (9 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Darien, CT (9 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Roots Ocean Prime in Darien, Connecticut is seeking an Executive Chef for it's GRAND OPENING! This individual is passionate about the culinary industry! As a part of...

Now Hiring A Sous Chef For Roots Ocean Prime Darien

  • Darien, CT (9 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Darien, CT (9 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Roots Ocean Prime Darien is currently seeking a career minded Sous Chef looking to work alongside our Executive Chef for our GRAND OPENING! This individual is...

Chef Manager - Higher Education Food Service - Fairfield, CT

  • Fairfield, CT (8 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (8 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability and creativity Preferred Qualifications: Must...

Sous Chef, General Dining New

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Education: Culinary education is helpful Experience/skills: Five years' cooking experience in restaurant, catering, and/or hotel Work scheduling Vendors and sources of supply Nutritional value of food Menu...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wilton, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Wilton, CT 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 Wilton, 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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