Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mokena, 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 - High Volume

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Our client is looking for an individual who will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the...

Culinary Supervisor - Legends @ Credit Union 1 Amp.

  • Tinley Park, IL (3 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (3 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 3 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...

Kitchen Leader

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 5 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...

Senior Area Executive Chef

  • Munster, IN (20 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Munster, IN (20 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Incentives Relocation Assistance is available to any of the 5 states What You'll Do ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality manage food costing, controls and compliance...

Edibles Kitchen Supervisor - 2nd shift

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 7 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 8 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 Chef - Steakhouse

  • East Hazel Crest, IL (11 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Hazel Crest, IL (11 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Menu Development Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house teams to design innovative and appealing menus that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences....

Chef Manager- Matteson School Nutrition

  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Whitsons Culinary Group Chef Manager- Matteson School Nutrition in Oak Lawn , Illinois SUMMARY: The objective of the School Nutrition Chef is to be the onsite culinarian representing both Whitsons...

Sous Chef

  • Oak Brook, IL (18 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (18 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 14 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,...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Bridgeview, IL (14 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bridgeview, IL (14 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | SeatGeek Stadium Location US-IL-Bridgeview Job ID 2025-21515 Location Name SeatGeek Stadium Category Culinary / Kitchen Management Type Regular Part-Time Oak View...

Executive Chef -School Nutrition- Joliet, Ill

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 21 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development...

Summer School - Kitchen Supervisor

  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Summer School - Kitchen Supervisor JobID: 8587 Position Type: Summer Date Posted: 2/19/2025 Location: Proviso Township High Schools Date Available: 06/09/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Cicero, IL (22 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (22 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 24 days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Kitchen Supervisor Part-Time SeatGeek Stadium

  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Chef Manager

  • Westmont, IL (18 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westmont, IL (18 miles from Mokena, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Mokena, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Mokena, IL 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 Mokena, 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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