Kitchen Manager Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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

  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 23 hours 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...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Hamilton & Princeton, New Jersey

  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Morrison Living Salary: $64,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Hamilton & Princeton, New Jersey

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Salary: $64,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over...

Executive Sous Chef - Cherry Valley CC

  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Elevatethe culinary experience by focusing on food quality and upholding presentation standards. Managefinancial cost controls and culinary operations....

Sous Chef

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 3/28/2025 Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year Location NJ, Bridgewater 600 Commons Way, Bldg E Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Description Do you have a true love...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Chef Manager

  • Madison, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

quality and portions Ensures adherence to modified diets, correct portioning of foods, and proper serving methods Prepares and serves meals on time and at the correct temperatures Actively trains on...

Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine: Benefits We Offer: Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off Competitive...

SOUS CHEF - Drew University - Madison, NJ

  • Madison, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Pay Grade: 12 At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh,...

Roots Ocean Prime Seeking An Executive Chef With A Passion For Culinary ()

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Roots Ocean Prime from Harvest Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Chef who is passionate about the culinary industry! Here true hospitality and a menu of prime...

Sous Chef

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Title: Sous Chef - Basking Ridge, NJ Salary: $65000 - $70000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service...

Support Executive Chef - Edison, NJ

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Salary: [[$75,000-$85,000]] Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving...

Sous Chef

  • New Providence, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Location: Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key...

Kitchen Manager

  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures In conjunction...

Sous Chef

  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Requirements Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine...

Demographic Data for Bridgewater, NJ

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Bridgewater, NJ 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 Bridgewater, NJ
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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