Kitchen Manager Jobs in South Elgin, 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, Kitchen

  • Rosemont, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, Rosemont, IL is responsible for assisting in the overall success of the daily culinary operations. This person will assist in leading the...

Kitchen Manager (Health Center)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Algonquin, IL (11 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (11 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250214 StoreID 05038...

Executive Chef

  • Geneva, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 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 (10 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (10 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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

  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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 (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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 Sous Chef

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (9 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (9 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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 (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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 Chef

  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 12 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, Bench - Healthcare

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 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...

Sous Chef

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 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 (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 15 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 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 South Elgin, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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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