Kitchen Manager Jobs in Liberty, 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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Executive Sous Chef

  • Kansas City, MO (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

quality and presentation Effective communication with team, guests, and leadership Experience managing and developing kitchen staff Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Curious about Life at Levy?...

Culinary Director

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Culinary Director locations Kansas City, MO time type Full time posted on Posted 30 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000465 Location: Kindred Hospital - Northland Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan,...

Culinary Director (Full Time)

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 3 days ago

#INDLP Keywords: chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, chef manager, cook, restaurant, food service, chef's assistant, culinary, food manager, dietary cook...

Kitchen Manager at Stone Canyon

  • Parkville, MO (19 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parkville, MO (19 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Kitchen Manager at Stone Canyon (Parkville) Stone Canyon Pizza Co. image 1 of 1 15 Main Street compensation: Pay is based on Experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Kitchen...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Maintain high standards of food quality Program Support Coordinate with rehabilitation staff regarding beneficiary services Support work therapy skill development Monitor staffing needs and communicate...

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 9 days ago

The kitchen manager will be in charge of a staff of 6-10 people....

Kitchen Manager

  • Lawson, MO (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lawson, MO (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 9 days ago

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

Food Service: Kitchen Manager 8hrs. 6:00 am--2:00pm 2025/2026

  • Kansas City, KS (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (16 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 12 days ago

Position Type: Food Services/ Kitchen Manager High School Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: South High School Date Available: 08/05/2025    Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: Starting...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 30+ days 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...

Sous Chef

  • Leawood, KS (24 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Leawood, KS (24 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 60+ 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...

Jr. Sous Chef - Banquets

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

Setting the standard for grand hospitality, Hotel Kansas City has delivered an experience like no other since its opening in late 2020. Named one of the "Best New Hotels in the World" by Travel...

Culinary Operations Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 26 days ago

Prior experience in catering program development, menu planning, and executing culinary events is a plus....

Kitchen Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 28 days ago

Between $55k and $58k Per Year Position range in Missouri $31k - $45k Per Year Kitchen Manager Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers...

Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager at Hemma Hemma

  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (15 miles from Liberty, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

The kitchen manager will be in charge of a staff of 6-10 people....

Kitchen Leader

  • Liberty, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for Liberty, MO

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Liberty, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Liberty, MO 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 Liberty, 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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