Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ajax, ON

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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Chef Manager

  • Pickering, ON (3 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pickering, ON (3 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 14 hours ago

Now, if you were to come on board as our Chef, wed ask you to do the following for us: Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling...

Sous Chef

  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Thats because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company thats the 6th largest employer in the world,...

Corporate Executive Chef (Sports, Leisure and Entertainment)

  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

quality standards and cost controls....

Banquet and Event Sous Chef - Blue Mountain, Oliver and Bonacini ( relocation required)

  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (22 miles from Ajax, ON)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description *Relocation to Blue Mountain/ Collingwood area required* Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! Youre a key team player reporting to the...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ajax, ON

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 Ajax, ON 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 Ajax, ON
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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