Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kent, OH

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 Supervisor

  • Brecksville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brecksville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Crew Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant shopping, purchasing and food services in...

Chef Manager, Full-Time

  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Chef Manager, Full-Time, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, Monday- Friday! Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems...

Corporate Chef Manager (Eastern Region)

  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 1 day ago

The Nestle Professional Solutions at Nestle USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life...

Shared-Use Kitchen Coordinator - StarkFresh

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Shared-Use Kitchen Coordinator - StarkFresh StarkFresh is a small, but mighty 501(c)3 nonprofit team of staff and volunteers working together to provide realistic pathways out of poverty in Stark...

Back of House Manager

  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

Back of House Supervisor

  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Solon, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

Executive Chef, Full-Time (Hiram College)

  • Hiram, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hiram, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Executive Chef at Hiram College in Hiram, OH. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved...

Executive Chef

  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Topgolf Executive Chef in Independence , Ohio How You'll Do It Supervise the team in providing best-in-class culinary experiences Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement Delegate...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Executive Sous Chef Executive Sous Chef locations TG - Venue - Canton time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR2023-11201 The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive...

Sous Chef Steakhouse - MGM Northfield Park

  • Northfield, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 29 days ago
  • Northfield, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 29 days ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Menu development for the a la carte and banquet menus. Adhere to all cleaning schedules and duties set up by the Executive Chef. About You: 2 - 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef....

Back of House Supervisor

  • Cleveland, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Crew Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant shopping, purchasing and food services in...

Kitchen Manager

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

Demographic Data for Kent, OH

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kent, OH

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Kent, OH 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 Kent, OH
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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