Kitchen Manager Jobs in Charlotte, 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

If you love whipping up delicious dishes and are a pro at menu planning, managing food costs, and ensuring top-notch food quality, we want to chat with you....

Kitchen Leader

  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 1 day 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...

Regional Culinary Director

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Culinary Director to provide leadership to one of our prestigious clients. The ideal candidate will be an...

Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Executive Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Youll start as our go-to Chef, with a path toward becoming the Kitchen Manager and beyond. Your leadership can transform the entire culinary operation....

Executive Chef

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Overview Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and delicious food. Our Executive Chefs combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills....

Executive Chef - Tex Mex Restaurant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

development, food presentation, and maintaining consistency Experience in leading, training, and managing kitchen staff, with a focus on fostering a positive work environment In-depth knowledge of...

Sous Chef - Pineville, NC

  • Pineville, NC (10 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pineville, NC (10 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Job Responsibilities Assist Executive Chef with training and development of kitchen personnel. Work with Event Planners, food team, FOH team to plan and successfully execute all events. Work with...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Title Executive Sous Chef Posted: 3/05/2025 Location NC, Charlotte 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING PEOPLE FEEL SPECIAL! Now interviewing...

Sous Chef

  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (4 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 3/05/2025 Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year Location NC, Charlotte 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING PEOPLE FEEL...

Sous Chef

  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: SOUS CHEF Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway Pay Range: $26.00 to $26.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and...

Sous Chef Opportunity - Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC

  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago

quality, safety, and consistency Culinary Degree Preferred but not required Passion for Fresh Ingredients and creating inspired dishes Your Responsibilities Partner with the Executive Chef to craft...

Kitchen Manager - Gastonia, NC

  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago

This Kitchen Manager role in Gastonia, NC offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team in a vibrant community....

Executive Chef - Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC

  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Executive Chef Upscale Dining in Huntersville, NC Salary: Up to $75,000, based on experience Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to shape the future of upscale dining in Huntersville, NC?...

Demographic Data for Charlotte, NC

Moving to Charlotte, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Charlotte, NC below.


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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, 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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