Kitchen Manager Jobs in Zion, 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 Manager (Health Center)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Chef Manager

  • Racine, WI (16 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Racine, WI (16 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 8 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Lake Forest, IL (14 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (14 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 10 days ago

management software (ex....

Executive Chef

  • Riverwoods, IL (19 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (19 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 13 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

  • Kenosha, WI (11 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (11 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Activelyinvolved in menu development and maintaining updated and accuratecosting of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverageoperation....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor - Position Summary Supervises entire scope of Kitchen Operations. Develops and executes menus, trains, supervises and motivates the kitchen team. Creates the "WOW" experience...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Job Details Denucci's Highland Park, the newest restaurant by Ballyhoo Hospitality, is currently hiring for an Executive Sous Chef. If you are a...

Kitchen Manager

  • Sturtevant, WI (17 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (17 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 22 days ago

The Kitchen Manager is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for leading the kitchen functions for the Restaurant Profit Center, including inventory control, purchasing, personnel supervision...

Kitchen Leader

  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 23 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...

Chef Manager - IL

  • Riverwoods, IL (19 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (19 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 28 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $43,000 - $70,000 annually Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting...

Executive Sous Chef-Rolling Green CC

  • Arlington Heights, IL (24 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (24 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Managefinancial cost controls and culinary operations....

Sous Chef

  • Lincolnshire, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (18 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

SOUS CHEF, EVERYMAN LINCOLN I'M GONNA MAKE YOU AN OFFER YOU CAN'T REFUSE. Lights. Camera. ACTION! Do you want to be part of the revolution that's redefining cinema? We're opening up auditions for...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Vernon Hills, IL (15 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (15 miles from Zion, IL)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Zion, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Zion, 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 Zion, 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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