Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Windsor, 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 (18 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (18 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Executive Sous Chef - The Pennington School

  • Pennington, NJ (9 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (9 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Chef with leading cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and creation Produce and...

Assistant Culinary Manager

  • Manalapan, NJ (13 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ (13 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

An ideal candidate should be a leader with a coaching attitude who enjoys helping the restaurant management team and team members run efficient back-of-house operations....

Sous Chef

  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 60+ 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 Leader

  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 12 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...

Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 16 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...

Senior Chef Manager (Business & Industry: Corporate) - NJ

  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Sous Chef

  • Bensalem, PA (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bensalem, PA (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Invite a friend Job Description Supervise and participate in kitchen operations effectively to ensure that kitchen employees have the support and resources they need to deliver a top quality food...

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

  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (6 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Executive Chef

  • Trenton, NJ (7 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (7 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Developing standardized recipes and utilizing other production tools to ensure food quality and cost objectives are met. Participating in the planning and execution of special events....

Executive Chef- The Bradford Rooftop, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Somerset, NJ (15 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (15 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager The Bradford Fine Spirits & Small Plates Our Rooftop Lounge at the AC Hotel by Marriott Bridgewater, NJ About The Bradford Year round indoor/outdoor Rooftop Bar and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parlin, NJ (20 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Support Executive Chef - Edison, NJ

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch...

Kitchen Manager

  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (21 miles from West Windsor, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in West Windsor, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in West Windsor, 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 West Windsor, 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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