Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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

  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Kitchen Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 2 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Sous Chef

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 13 days ago

The impact you'll make The Sous Chef reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef, collaborating with menu planning and development, productivity, menu cost controls, and ordering processes...

Sous Chef

  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 14 days ago

Text "Prime" to 30437 to apply now! By texting Prime to 30437 you will opt-in to receive hiring messages and account related messages from Fleming's Steakhouse. Text HELP for help or .... Msg&data...

Sous Chef

  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Monitors food quality and quantity and takes corrective action to ensure food and service standards are maintained. Ensure product is completed to meet time deadlines....

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Johnston, IA (7 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (7 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Corteva Ceres Cafe - 700 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Kitchen Manager

  • Grimes, IA (12 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Grimes, IA (12 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 29 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Star 1024 Pay Range: $45,000.00 to $63,000.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various...

Kitchen Leader

  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 02/05/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250106 StoreID 01785...

Executive Sous Chef at Iowa State University - Athletics

  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Levy Sector Levy operates all the food and beverage at Iowa State University Athletic events including Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum and Stark Performance Center. Stark Performance Center is...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF at IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Levy operates all the food and beverage at Iowa State University Athletic events including Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum and Stark Performance Center. Stark Performance Center is a 100,000...

Executive Sous Chef @ Iowa State University

  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ames, IA (21 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Salary: 60000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Pay Grade: 12 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning...

Kitchen Manager/Childcare Cook

  • Johnston, IA (7 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, IA (7 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Kitchen Manager/Childcare Cook Job Category: Cook Requisition Number: KITCH003651 ing Details ed: January 16, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Johnston, IA 8650 NW 62nd Avenue Johnston, IA...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. Location: Principal - 655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time...

Kitchen Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Ankeny, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Problem Solver: Youll be able to think on your feet and identify ways to improve kitchen operations, reduce costs, and enhance food quality....

Demographic Data for Ankeny, IA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ankeny, IA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Ankeny, IA 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 Ankeny, IA
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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