Kitchen Manager Jobs in Grain Valley, MO

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 Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 1 day ago

quality and presentation Ensure that all equipment is in good working order Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment Assist in menu planning and development General Promotes and applies teamwork...

Fast and Fresh Kitchen Manager

  • Lees Summit, MO (8 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (8 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Daytime Shifts - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Kitchen Manager

  • Centerview, MO (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centerview, MO (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Promote customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints....

Kitchen Manager - Fireside

  • Lees Summit, MO (8 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO (8 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Handles menu development, planning, forecasting, purchasing, receiving and storage, inventory control, food preparation and serving....

Sous Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $60,000-68,000 Relocation Assistance Available Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and...

Executive Chef Delta MCI

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Eurest Salary: $75,000/year Pay Grade: 14 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with...

Kitchen Leader

  • Liberty, MO (21 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Liberty, MO (21 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 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...

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 7 hrs. 7:00 am--2:00 pm

  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager - Elementary Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Belinder Elementary Date Available: Immediately    Additional Information: Show/Hide Starting Salary...

Sous Chef (FT - Days)

  • Excelsior Springs, MO (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Excelsior Springs, MO (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Culinary Standards and Responsibilities: Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functionsEstimates daily production needs and communicates...

Traveling Sous Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving...

Executive Chef

  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Basic Qualifications & Skills High School degree or equivalent 5+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s) 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership role responsible for financials, menu...

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 8hrs. 6:00 am--2:00 pm 2025/26

  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager High School Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: Northwest High School Date Available: 8/05/25    Additional Information: Show/Hide STARTING SALARY $21.93...

Traveling Executive Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: $70000 - $80000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively...

Sous Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 11 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...

Executive Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Grain Valley, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Levy Sector Location: T-Mobile Center is located in Kanasas City, MO. It is home for live entertainment and sporting events. Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Grain Valley, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Grain Valley, MO 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 Grain Valley, MO
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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