Kitchen Manager Jobs in Holmdel, 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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Candy Production Sous Chef

  • Jackson, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary: Responsible for the daily in-house production of gourmet candy products. This position will also include front of house responsibilities, including serving product, upselling product...

Catering Back-of-House Manager / Catering Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Proven experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume catering or food production environment. Strong culinary skills and ability to manage multiple food production areas....

Chef Manager

  • Long Branch, NJ (10 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (10 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria,...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Rule of Thirds is a Japanese restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, by Sunday Hospitality Group, the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, El Quijote and...

Kitchen Leader

  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 01305...

Sous Chef - Soho House Dumbo

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

quality and controls for all dishes served Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures...

Senior Culinary Supervisor

  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, NEW BRUNSWICK - 93024001 Location ID: 93024001 Senior Culinary Supervisor Location: BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, NEW BRUNSWICK - 93024001 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays -...

Junior Sous Chef MADRE Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at MADRE to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. MADRE - Now Hiring: Junior Sous Chef Click here to learn more & apply today! MADRE is a...

Sous Chef-Wait Staff, Bus Staff,

  • Aberdeen, NJ (5 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aberdeen, NJ (5 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Addison Park is currently looking for hard working, enthusiastic people to join our team, we are a wedding banquet hall looking for help on the banquet floor as servers, bus people and mens...

Sushi Executive Chef - New Japanese Omakase Upscale

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities Full Creative Control: Take ownership of the culinary vision and menu development, crafting seasonal and dynamic omakase offerings that celebrate the artistry and authenticity of...

Good Ol Days Diner Is Looking For A Dope Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

We're a new neighborhood diner in the heart of Bed Stuy and we're looking for a responsible, fast, and experienced kitchen manager to round out our team!...

Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Union Square Events Position Title: Sous Chef Reports To: Executive Chef Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a...

Executive Chef

  • Bayonne, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Salary: 85,000 - 96,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Morrison Healthcare is a leading...

Kitchen Manager

  • Linden, NJ (17 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (17 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

### **Kitchen Manager **About Us:** We are a rapidly expanding fast-food rotisserie concept committed to delivering fresh, high-quality, and affordable meals....

Commissary Sous Chef

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Nami Nori is looking for an energetic and experienced Sous Chef to help lead the team in our Commissary in the Upper East Side. The ideal candidate...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Holmdel, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Holmdel, NJ 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 Holmdel, 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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