Kitchen Manager Jobs in Watertown, MN

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 Leader

  • Saint Louis Park, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • moments ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • moments ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/13/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 03256...

Chef Manager

  • Eden Prairie, MN (21 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (21 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Start a new career as a Chef Manager at Summit Place, an Assisted Living Facility! Passionate about delighting people with your culinary skills? Join our team as a Chef Manager. Apply today and...

Sous Chef

  • Saint Louis Park, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 3 days ago

$60000 per year - $75000 per year Everyone should have a career this satisfying! Our Yardies need a ringleader. Weve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good...

Posting Title Culinary Director

  • Wayzata, MN (14 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (14 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Culinary Director Job Locations US-MN-Wayzata Requisition ID 2025-145044 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 21 hours ago (3/7/2025 1:54 PM) Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date...

Culinary Director

  • Wayzata, MN (14 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (14 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Job Description Ebenezer is looking for a Culinary Director to join our team at Trails of Orono in Wayzata, MN! This position is responsible for overseeing all dining services...

Executive Chef

  • Medina, MN (15 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, MN (15 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Createedgy and innovativenew menu items based on current food trends and club events....

Category VI Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager at Robbinsdale Middle School

  • New Hope, MN (22 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Hope, MN (22 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 11 days ago

manager position....

Executive Chef II - Minnetonka, MN

  • Minnetonka, MN (19 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (19 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 17 days ago

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

Kitchen Leader

  • Monticello, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Monticello, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration. Maintains a clean and safe facility....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Maple Grove, MN (20 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (20 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 23 days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Nutrition & Culinary Supervisor

  • Minnetonka, MN (19 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (19 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 23 days ago

Assist with menu planning. Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures. Assist with cleaning of equipment and work areas....

Kitchen Manager

  • Monticello, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Monticello, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 28 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Sous Chef (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Minneapolis, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (24 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time and part time SOUS CHEF position. Location : Global Pointe - 5200 West Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416. Schedule : Full time and part time...

Sous Chef (Full Time)

  • Minnetonka, MN (17 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (17 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 30+ days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. Location : The Glenn Minnetonka - 5300 Woodhill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Schedule : Full time schedule. Days and hours may...

Kitchen Manager

  • Maple Grove, MN (20 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (20 miles from Watertown, MN)
  • 60+ days ago

. * Partner with the General Manager to recruit, hire, train, develop, retain, supervise, appraise, discipline, terminate and schedule employees to ensure successful restaurant operations. * Demonstrates...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Watertown, MN

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Watertown, MN 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 Watertown, MN
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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