Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Being the key leader of the kitchen, effectively managing the team and driving food quality and standards Responsibility for leading, inspiring and motivating the team to achieve loyalty and retention...

Corporate Chef Manager (Eastern Region)

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Nestle Corporate Chef Manager (Eastern Region) in Arlington , Virginia The Nestle Professional Solutions at Nestle USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to...

Culinary Director

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate will direct and oversee all culinary operations, working with our talented team of chefs. but not limited to, production of menus and recipes, food quality and presentation, compliance...

Chef Manager

  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (20 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 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 Supervisor, Elkwallow Wayside

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Elkwallow Wayside in Shenandoah...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Management Leadership Skills Team Leadership Organizational Skills Inventory Control Menu Planning Menu Costing Staff Training Sales Analysis Performance Appraisals Recruitment and hiring Recruiting...

Chef Manager

  • Rockville, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 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...

Traveling Chef Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking traveling chef managers for the country who resides in Seattle. We call it Culinary Support Team, but it is so much more than that. Please read the job description...

Kitchen Leader

  • Bowie, MD (6 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bowie, MD (6 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 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...

Culinary Supervisor

  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Location Name: MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - 75601002 Location ID: 75601002 Culinary Supervisor Location: MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - 75601002 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Night Field Service Manager - Kitchen Hoods

  • Elkridge, MD (8 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elkridge, MD (8 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Night Field Service Manager Expand your CAREER now! NELBUD is growing and we want you to grow with us. Who Are We? We are modernizing the ways of Fire Protection, Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning,...

Baker/Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Miriam's Kitchen Baker/Sous Chef in Washington , District Of Columbia ABOUT MIRIAMS KITCHEN Miriams Kitchen works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. We advocate for permanent...

Executive Chef

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago

The Hotel Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine...

DOGON Jr. Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Assist with menu planning and food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality. Monitor and control food inventory, assisting in ordering and stock management....

Executive Chef 1

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Incentives M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, no weekends What You'll Do Duties of the Executive Chef will include but not limited to: Menu planning Ordering Inventory Hands on about 80% of the time...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Fort Meade, MD 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 Fort Meade, MD
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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