Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lehigh Acres, 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 Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Managers Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Meet or exceed budgeted financial targets Assistant Manager Requirements Eligible to work in the United States Minimum 2 years experience in a full-service, casual restaurant management position Minimum...

Kitchen Leader

  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 30+ 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 Manager

  • Fort Myers, FL (6 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (6 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Bonita Springs, FL (20 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL (20 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for and experienced, motivated, and capable Kitchen Supervisor. This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position!! The ideal candidate will have a minimum five years’ experience as a cook,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cape Coral, FL (20 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL (20 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Executive Chef

  • Naples, FL (24 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Naples, FL (24 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-NAPLES, FL Reports To: Director Salary: $75,000-$80,000 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Estero, FL (15 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Estero, FL (15 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

General Purpose: Assists in direct supervision of culinary staff, food production, scheduling, training, maintaining quality standards and food cost control to create quality food products....

Executive Chef I

  • Naples, FL (24 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Naples, FL (24 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF-NAPLES, FL Reports To: Director Salary: $65,000-$75,000 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to...

Kitchen Manager

  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL (16 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Lehigh Acres, FL

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Lehigh Acres, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, 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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