Kitchen Manager Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 21 hours 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 Manager

  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Creative and innovative in menu development and food presentation. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays....

Chef Kitchen Manager

  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 1 day ago

Chef/ Kitchen Manager - No late nights Our mission speaks for itselfwe continue to outpace the industry at every turn!...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

Summary **This is a temporary position for the summer only This is the third of three levels in the Food Services Series. This employee is responsible for the supervision and/or performance of...

Executive Chef 2

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

Duties will include but not limited to: Large Batch Cooking Menu planning Ordering Inventory Hands on 90% of the time Leading a team of 10 hourly employees Catering production What We Offer Compensation...

Sous Chef (Meril)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago

At Meril (an Emeril Lagasse restaurant) we are seeking a Sous Chef. 2-3 years leadership experience in fine dining required. Candidates must have an undying passion for fine food and for providing...

Sous Chef

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details At Meril (an Emeril Lagasse restaurant) we are seeking a Sous Chef. 2-3 years leadership experience in fine dining required. Candidates must have...

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 6 days ago

Creative and innovative in menu development and food presentation. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays....

Executive Chef

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Particularly in restaurant management, word processing and accounting software....

Sous Chef - Gianna

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Work directly with cooks and fellow supervisors to oversee food quality control by constantly tasting and teaching cooking techniques that are in accordance with our standards....

Sous Chef

  • Central, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 8 days ago

development with head Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences Ensure the department abides by all safety and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Gonzales, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA
  • 8 days ago

The Manager is responsible for the dailyoperations and inspired leadership of the entire team inthe restaurant. The manager is responsible for delivering sales and profits at theirlocation with a...

Executive Chef

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage FLSA STATUS: Exempt Salary Summary ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and...

Executive Chef, New Orleans Airport

  • Kenner, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 10 days ago

cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies More about you Minimum two years' experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry-leading...

Executive Chef I

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 12 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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