Kitchen Manager Jobs in Apopka, FL

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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Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- FT, Walt Disney World

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Do you have a passion for the Pastry Arts and experience working in all functions of a bakery? If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs for our Pastry/Bakery team! With the...

Kitchen Supervisor Trevis Full-Time

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Supervisor | Trevi's | Full-Time Omni Hotels & Resorts - 3.7 Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated: $38.3K - $44.7K a year 12 hours ago Qualifications English Mid-level Hotel...

Culinary Operations Manager

  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winter Park, FL (10 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities also include generation of recipes, menu development, food production, and bakery....

Kitchen Lead

  • Winter Garden, FL (7 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL (7 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 2 days ago

CINEPOLIS CAREERS CINEPOLIS USA IS A LEADING WORLD-CLASS CINEMA EXHIBITOR THAT OFFERS GUESTS ENHANCED MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCES THROUGH ITS CINEPOLIS LUXURY CINEMAS AND CINEPOLIS THEATER CONCEPTS....

Back of House Supervisor - Lake Buena Vista

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Pet Paradise is looking for pet people with leadership experience and growth potential to fill our open Resort Supervisor position. Starting Rate: $16.50/hour ($0.50 increase 6 months from hire...

AA Culinary Operations Manager

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities also include generation of recipes, menu development, food production, and bakery....

BACAN Kitchen Supervisor

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 8 days ago

With a focus on quality and production levels, this position will assist the culinary team with its mission to exceed customers expectations related to food quality and dining experience....

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 13 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Kitchen Manager

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Company Overview ABOUT DRIVE SHACK Drive Shack is a game-changing innovator in the entertainment industry, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional day and nightlife scenes. At Drive...

Executive Sous Chef, Morimoto Asia

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 16 days ago

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development....

Kitchen Leader

  • Sanford, FL (17 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Sanford, FL (17 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 17 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...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Overview Welcome to Aloft Lake Nona. Designed for global travelers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression, this is where travel creates possibilities. Where style is necessary....

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 23 days ago

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at...

Kitchen Manager

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (19 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (19 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Overview Benefits: Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Executive Sous Chef, Full-time (Healthcare)

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 26 days ago

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Executive Sous Chef, Full-time at one of our healthcare accounts in Orlando, FL. Founded...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Apopka, FL

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Apopka, FL 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
13.0%
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 Apopka, FL
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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