Kitchen Manager Jobs in Romeoville, 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

  • Minooka, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minooka, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/17/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 04838...

Culinary Supervisor - Legends @ Credit Union 1 Amp.

  • Tinley Park, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 8 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...

Executive Chef

  • Geneva, IL (20 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (20 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients....

Sous Chef, Full-Time

  • Batavia, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 12 days ago

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Food Production, Menu Development, and Delivery: Assist with menu development and implementation including creating daily and weekly specials, updating always available menu...

Edibles Kitchen Supervisor - 2nd shift

  • Joliet, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (9 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 12 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 (15 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 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...

Sous Chef

  • Geneva, IL (20 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (20 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 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....

Executive Chef - Steakhouse

  • East Hazel Crest, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • East Hazel Crest, IL (22 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 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 (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 18 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 (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 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,...

Chef Manager

  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 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...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Bridgeview, IL (16 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgeview, IL (16 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 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 Group...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Aurora, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 20 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...

Exec Sous Chef-260 EX

  • Itasca, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 22 days ago

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our...

Exec Sous Chef

  • Itasca, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 22 days ago

The Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd. Itasca, IL 60143 416 Room Hotel Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation:...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Romeoville, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Romeoville, 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 Romeoville, 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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