Kitchen Manager Jobs in Burlington, NC

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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Executive Sous Chef

  • Elon, NC (12 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elon, NC (12 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 9 days ago

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF ELON, NC Executive Sous Chef The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and/or Food & Beverage Director in ensuring high levels of food quality while...

Kitchen Leader

  • Burlington, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 11 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 02/28/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 03337...

Senior Culinary Supervisor

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Location Name: NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY - 94021001 Location ID: 94021001 Senior Culinary Supervisor Location: NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE...

Sous Chef

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Requirements: 3 years of culinary experience, supervisory experience preferred Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight in marketing and cost and wage controls....

Sous Chef

  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (15 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation...

Executive Chef

  • Elon, NC (12 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elon, NC (12 miles from Burlington, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

EXECUTIVE CHEF ELON, NC The Executive Chef is to direct food ordering, preparation, production, and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities of the hotel. The Executive Chef reports to...

Demographic Data for Burlington, NC

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Burlington, NC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Burlington, NC 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 Burlington, NC
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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