Kitchen Manager Jobs in Norfolk, MA

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 - Dedham

  • Dedham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dedham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Adheres to Company operational guidelines, including without limitation, food specifications, ticket time obligations, sanitation procedures, allergy procedures, food quality walkthroughs etc....

Culinary Operations Manager

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Menu Development All property Working with outlet chefs to find the best available product....

Kitchen Manager -Summer

  • Brookline, MA (17 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brookline, MA (17 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position: The Summer School Kitchen Manager supervises the preparation and service of food to the students and staff along with the daily cooking of and preparing...

Culinary Director

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 2 days ago

As Culinary Director, you will be responsible for driving menu innovation, maintaining food quality and safety standards, managing culinary operations across six locations, and mentoring back-of-house...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Kitchen Leader

  • Framingham, MA (15 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (15 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 3 days ago

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to...

Kitchen Manager/Cook (Part-Time)

  • South Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: Harrington House seeks a Kitchen manager/Cook (Part-Time) for their residential campus...

Lead Line Cook/Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

  • Medfield, MA (4 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Medfield, MA (4 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Someone who can help to train and maintain standards as they apply to food quality, food safety and procedures....

District Kitchen Manager

  • Medford, MA (22 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Medford, MA (22 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago

District Kitchen Manager JobID: 3576 Position Type: Support Staff/Cafeteria Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: District-Wide ALL Locations   Additional Information: Show/Hide Serve as the Executive...

Back of House Supervisor

  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 8 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cambridge, MA (20 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (20 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Nutrition Services Manager Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services Management skills Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can...

Kitchen Manager - Newman Elementary School

  • Needham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Needham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for evaluating all on-site cafeteria staff members....

Part-Time Kitchen Manager/Cook

  • South Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • South Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: Harrington House seeks a Kitchen Manager/Cook (Part-Time) for their residential campus...

Senior Chef Manager - Rashi Day School

  • Dedham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (11 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago

This role manages menu planning, purchasing, inventory, cost control, sanitation, team leadership, and financial reporting....

Kitchen: Prep Cook/Kitchen Manager

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Norfolk, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities - Kitchen Manager (down the line) Lead and execute kitchen operations during wine bar service (2 nights a week, 4 PM - 10 PM)....

Demographic Data for Norfolk, MA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Norfolk, MA

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Norfolk, MA 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
13.0%
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 Norfolk, MA
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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