Kitchen Manager Jobs in Madison, 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 Supervisor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: New York, NY Address: 770 Broadway Pay: $23 - $23.75 / hour...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Were looking for a dedicated, experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations....

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Development Team First Mentality Problem Solving Skills Attention to Detail in Food Preparation Ability to Lead by Example Time Management Skills Leadership Skills Ability to Train and Mentor Staff...

Kitchen Leader

  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Madison, 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...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location: 770 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full time...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details HISTORY The Rainbow Room, the quintessential New York venue, has been the site of some of the city's most celebrated events since first opening in...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Manager....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Paramus, NJ (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Bluestone Lane is an Australian inspired coffee & hospitality brand committed to providing environments where our guests or locals feel special through genuine connections premium award winning...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Development Collaboration Equipment Maintenance Culinary Creativity Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Safety Awareness Regulatory Compliance Training and Development High Volume Kitchen Experience Efficiency...

Kitchen Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Kitchen Manager will also be able to provide input on menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef....

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager you'll take charge of food production, staff management, and menu development, all while upholding our brand's culinary standards....

Gerente de Cocina (Kitchen Manager) Mexican Restaurant to open soon

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Se busca Gerente de Cocina para restaurante Mexicano Buscamos a alguien que tenga los siguiente requisitos; Como minimo 3 anos con experiencia de gerente de cocina o lead line cook Alto...

Executive Sous Chef

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

We are assembling a fantastic team for our new restaurant opening, and wed love for you to be part of this exciting opportunity! Dynamo Room is hiring an Executive Sous Chef....

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station is seeking for a Kitchen Manager for a busy downtown hotel in Newark NJ....

Chef Manager wanted

  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (13 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Chef Manager wanted (Newark) compensation: $20 an hour plus commission of profits employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Experienced Chef Manager A start up restaurant and...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Madison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Madison, 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 Madison, 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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