Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kissimmee, 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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Chef Manager

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Chef Manager

  • Orlando, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 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: Must have a working...

Kitchen Leader

  • Haines City, FL (18 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Haines City, FL (18 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 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...

Strand Restaurant hiring for Sous Chef

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Work alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking....

Kitchen Supervisor- Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 3 days ago

quality and presentation Prepare staff schedules with guidance of Chef/Sous Chef Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards...

Executive Chef - Tex Mex Restaurant

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 5 days ago

development, food presentation, and maintaining consistency Experience in leading, training, and managing kitchen staff, with a focus on fostering a positive work environment In-depth knowledge of...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Orlando, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 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...

Executive Sous Chef, Morimoto Asia

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 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....

Sous Chef, Banquet - Banquet Experience Required

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per...

Senior Sous Chef

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 10 days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 10 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 Supervisor

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

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the supervision of all kitchen staff ensuring food quality and Kessler standards are met....

Banquets Stewarding Supervisor - Signia by Hilton Orlando and Waldorf Astoria Orlando

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Signia by Hilton Orlando, and the adjacent, Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 2 Official Walt Disney World ® Hotels are searching for a Complex Banquets Stewarding Supervisor to join their dynamic team!...

Sous Chef

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary. Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL (10 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Demographic Data for Kissimmee, FL

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kissimmee, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Kissimmee, FL 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 Kissimmee, 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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