Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pekin, IN

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 - Garage Bar

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and...

Full-Service Scratch Kitchen Manager

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Kitchen Manager Casual Theme - Culinary Leader As a Kitchen Manager you are most likely looking for a career opportunity with a company that prides itself on operating a kitchen using only Legendary...

Kitchen Manager

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: THE KITCHEN MANAGER: t he HEART of our operations. As the leaders of the kitchen, KMs are the culinary experts who keep our kitchens in pristine operating conditions....

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 17 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Churchill Downs Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 18 days ago

Executive Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Executive Sous Chefs to our shipboard teams for the 2025 season. This is an exciting new...

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY (22 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 19 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (22 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 19 days ago

Position Title: KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Churchill Downs Pay Range : $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 21 days ago

What's in it for you Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1! Paid time off available from DAY 1! Holiday pay available from DAY 1! 401(k) enrollment after 30 days! Hotel and travel discounts at...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 22 days ago

Levy Sector Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY - the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held annually, making it the longest...

Sous Chef

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 23 days ago

Working knowledge of various computer software programs to include Microsoft Office, Excel and restaurant management software. Ability to work flexible schedule....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Louisville, KY (22 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (22 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 23 days ago

Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held annually, making it the longest continuously running...

Executive Chef

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 29 days ago

management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch...

Chef Manager

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ 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 - Guy Fieris Smokehouse

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Posting Details Posted: February 26, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Guy Fieri's Smokehouse Louisville 434 S 4th St Louisville, KY 40202, USA Job Details Description Award winning...

Kitchen Manager - Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY (21 miles from Pekin, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Award winning chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality, Guy Fieri, brings his new dining concept, Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, to Fourth Street Live! Inducted into the American Royal BBQ Hall of...

Kitchen Manager

  • Pekin, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pekin, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Promote customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pekin, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Pekin, IN 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
13.1%
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 Pekin, IN
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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