Kitchen Manager Jobs in Plainview, NY

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 Manager

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 12 days ago

The Kitchen Manager at the Harlem Children’s Zone is a supervisor role overseeing the culinary team....

Caering Executive Sous Chef - Manhattanville College - Purchase, NY

  • Harrison, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Harrison, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and...

Kitchen Manager

  • Holtsville, NY (22 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Holtsville, NY (22 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Caering Executive Sous Chef - Manhattanville College - Purchase, NY

  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and...

Kitchen Leader

  • Farmingdale, NY (4 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (4 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 2 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...

Head Cook / Kitchen Manager Cozy New Cafe in NYC

  • Elmhurst, NY (21 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (21 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for a passionate, reliable Head Cook/Kitchen Manager to help bring that vision to life and lead our kitchen from day one....

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK

  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $85,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the...

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - Airport Lounge, JFK

  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Salary: $85,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our...

Kitchen Manager

  • Bay Shore, NY (15 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (15 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 14 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

AM Chef Manager

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 16 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

AM Chef Manager

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 17 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Line cook/Kitchen Manager

  • Seaford, NY (7 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Seaford, NY (7 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Line cook/Kitchen Manager (Seaford) Ocean Ave near Marinor compensation: By experience employment type: job title: Restaurant Staff Seasonal restaurant looking for a lead line cook/kitchen manager to...

Food Service - Kitchen Supervisor

  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning. Assigns associates to duties, coaching through projects daily tasks and guest interaction....

Junior Pastry Sous Chef

  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing New York Team! About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor...

Sous Chef

  • Garden City, NY (9 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY (9 miles from Plainview, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 4/17/2025 Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year Location NY, Garden City 600 Garden City Plaza Roosevelt Field Mall Garden City, NY 11530 Description Do...

Demographic Data for Plainview, NY

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Plainview, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Plainview, NY 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
13.0%
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 Plainview, NY
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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