Kitchen Manager Jobs in Watertown, 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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Executive Sous Chef

  • Saugus, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saugus, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Has conversational fluency in Spanish Displays strong menu planning and demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models....

Kitchen Manager/Cook (Part-Time)

  • South Boston, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Boston, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 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 (14 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Medfield, MA (14 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 3 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 (3 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Medford, MA (3 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 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 (1 mile from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, MA (1 mile from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 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

  • Wakefield, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (10 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 4 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...

Chef Manager

  • Andover, MA (19 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Andover, MA (19 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 5 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 Manager - Newman Elementary School

  • Needham, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Needham, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Part-Time Kitchen Manager/Cook

  • South Boston, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Boston, MA (7 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 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 (8 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (8 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Kitchen: Prep Cook/Kitchen Manager

  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (6 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 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)....

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

  • Maynard, MA (14 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maynard, MA (14 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications: 3+ years of deli or restaurant management experience. Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills. Experience in food preparation, menu planning, and cost control....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Cambridge, MA (2 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (2 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Summary The Chef sets the tone for Sonestas Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to...

Executive Kitchen Manager - QSR

  • Burlington, MA (9 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (9 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Executive Kitchen Manager - Burlington, MA - Up to $100k Our client, a popular restaurant offering bold flavors and a fun atmosphere, is looking for an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen...

Kitchen Manager

  • Weston, MA (5 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Weston, MA (5 miles from Watertown, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview To effectively plan, organize, lead, coordinate and optimize the materials and human resources in the kitchen department to provide variety and high quality merchandise appealingly...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Watertown, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Watertown, 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
13.1%
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 Watertown, 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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