Kitchen Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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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Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 7 days ago

Produce food that is top quality, and the kitchen and equipment are kept in good condition Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can approve upon the kitchen’s performance Contribute to menu planning...

Kitchen Leader

  • Greenville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • moments ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 01/18/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 02181...

Kitchen Manager MIT

  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 14 hours ago

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

Chef Manager - Fayetteville, NC

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Schedule : Monday - Friday (work/life balance schedule) 5am - 3pm Requirement :Ordering, inventory, menu development, read a P &L statement, ServSafe certified, keep kitchen clean and sanitation score...

Experienced Kitchen Lead

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

We are now hiring for an EXPERIENCED KITCHEN LEAD at The Sailfish & Ballyhoos! *** POSITION IS FULL TIME *** JOB SUMMARY Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Supervisor 1255 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA Req #32973 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Location: Winston-Salem Area Command Winston-Salem, NC Position Type: Regular Full-Time at 40...

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
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 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....

Sous Chef

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago

Thai Table NC, LLC Sous Chef in Chapel Hill , North Carolina Ensure promptness, freshness and quality of all restaurants dishes. Coordinate cooks tasks. Implement hygiene policies and examine...

Kitchen Manager Big Eds Garner

  • Garner, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Garner, NC
  • 5 days ago

un Kitchen Manager | Big Ed's Garner Big Ed's Garner image 1 of 7 231 Timber Dr compensation: $55,000-60,000 employment type: job title: Kitchen Manager Big Ed's is award-winning, local, and family-owned...

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...

Executive Chef

  • Matthews, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 5 days ago

As an Executive Chef, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, ensure high-quality meal service, and lead a dedicated team to maintain excellence in dining....

Sous Chef - Pineville, NC

  • Pineville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Pineville, 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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