Kitchen Manager Jobs in Joliet, 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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Executive Sous Chef

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details About US: Antico Posto is an Italian cafe and wine bar located inside Oakbrook Center. Overview: Antico Posto is now hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF!...

Chef Manager

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago

quality and portions Ensures adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods Prepares and serves meals on time and at the correct temperatures Actively trains on...

R&D Chef/Manager

  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Research & Development Chef Innovation Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Research and Development Chef. As a R&D Chef, you will be at the forefront of our culinary innovation, responsible...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 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 Leader

  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/28/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 02297...

Kitchen Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 24 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Kitchen Manager

  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Our Kitchen Managers combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

Culinary Supervisor - Legends @ Credit Union 1 Amp.

  • Tinley Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Role The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Concessions Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day operations of the Concessions kitchens. Company Overview: Legends...

Sous Chef

  • Geneva, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Geneva, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

This includes adhering to the clients culture and guidelines, the Health Departments regulations, and the companys standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation....

Sous Chef

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations Continuously improve product quality and process steps with...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Joliet, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Joliet, 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
13.0%
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 Joliet, 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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