Kitchen Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

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

  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/31/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 01426...

Food Production Supervisor

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Production Supervisor to join our DO & CO Team in our Des Plaines location! Who We Are: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every...

Steakhouse Kitchen Manager

  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Barn Steakhouse, Amy Morton's North Shore Steakhouse is hiring a Kitchen Manager/Chef D'Cuisine. Candidate must have minimum 3-5 years steakhouse experience....

Kitchen Manager

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Communication skills You will be working closely with upper management, restaurant management, and hourly employees both in the FOH and BOH Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed according...

Kitchen Manager (Health Center)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Health Center Kitchen Manager to join our team!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Planning Supervision of Kitchen Operations Ensuring Food Quality and Consistency Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Labor Regulations Communication Skills Ability to Work in a Standing Position for Long...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Manage food and labor costs while maximizing efficiency Maintain and enforce food quality and presentation standards Oversee and assist in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 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

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Manage food and labor costs while maximizing efficiency Maintain and enforce food quality and presentation standards Oversee and assist in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation...

Sous Chef

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 25 days ago

SOUS CHEF Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago US - IL - Schaumburg Posted: Mar 6, 2025 Summary Headline At Hyatt, we understand that our guests choose us because of our dedicated...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (4 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 27 days ago

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Executive Chef

  • Barrington, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary Responsible for managing all culinary functions for a school dining account which include the overall operation and maintenance of kitchen and storage facilities. Accountable for...

Executive Chef

  • Riverwoods, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Createedgy and innovativenew menu items based on current food trends and club events....

Executive Chef, Bench - Healthcare

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $70,000-77,000 per year Other Forms of Compensation: N/A TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Great Lakes, IL 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 Great Lakes, IL
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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