Kitchen Manager Jobs in Maine

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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Camp Manitou

Executive Chef

This role requires strong communication/presentation skills, the ability to thoroughly understand camper and staff preferences, extensive food and nutrition knowledge, creative menu planning, an artistic...

Executive Chef 2

  • Auburn, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Lead production in a fast-paced environment, managing menu planning, labor schedules, and marketing initiatives....

Maritime Executive Chef

  • Castine, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Castine, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview: You want high visibility, challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Sodexos Campus Segment is seeking a Maritime Executive Chef to lead...

Assistant Chef Manager-Camp Moosilauke

  • Oxford, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Oxford, ME
  • 3 days ago

planning and development using Whitsons approved systems and policies Manages program within all budgetary guidelines established by General Manager, District Manager and Whitsons....

Culinary Director-Assisted Living, No Late nights!

  • Westbrook, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME
  • 5 days ago

Culinary Director-Assisted Living, No Late nights! Community Leadership Stroudwater Lodge - Westbrook, ME, Position at Stroudwater Lodge Inspiring Success, Creating Community Culinary Director Job...

Kitchen Manager

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

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 all food products in a timely...

Head of Kitchen Operations - Summer Camp Meal Program

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago

Employment: variable: management contract billed monthly or direct, at-will hire (salary or hourly with limited benefits). Compensation: Depending on experience Location: Cheverus High School, 267...

Food Service - Kitchen Manager/Head Cook

  • Hampden, ME
  • 29 days ago
  • Hampden, ME
  • 29 days ago

HAMPDEN ACADEMY Kitchen Manager/Head Cook Hampden Academy has an opening for a Kitchen Manager....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 30+ 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 Leader

  • Auburn, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 30+ 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...

Sous Chef (Seasonal Summer 2025) - Diamonds Edge Restaurant

  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Diamonds Edge Restaurant, located at the Inn at Diamond Cove, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking an experienced and professional Sous Chef to join our team, following our Executive Chef’s...

Chef Manager - Colby College 1403675

  • Waterville, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Compass Group is aware of scams involving fraudulent job postings and recruiting practices. Learn More Chef Manager - Colby College Bon Appetit Salary: $50000 - $62000 / year Our Passion is Food!...

Sous Chef

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Black Point Inn, on Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine, is seeking the right candidate to become our next Sous Chef. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an independent, Maine based,...

Sous Chef

  • Bangor, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Supports Executive Chef in managing food and supply costs, purchasing, customer relations, menu development, and food presentation. Oversees and works with cooks in preparation of meals....

Sous Chef

  • Kennebunkport, ME
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME
  • 90+ days ago

Ocean Restaurant at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort in Kennebunkport is seeking a Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team! This is a full time, year-round salaried position assisting with...

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Maine

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 Maine 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 Maine
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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