Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Back of House Supervisor

  • Wilkinsburg, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wilkinsburg, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Kitchen Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant food service. You will also provide...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Ingomar, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ingomar, PA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Kitchen Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant food service. You will also provide...

Dietz & Watson

Food Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

As a Production Supervisor, you are a hands-on leader, working day-to-day with our Production Associates and Leads. Under the direction of the Plant Managers, you manage the development of your...

Kitchen Lead

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Kitchen Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant food service. You will also provide...

Food Services Supervisor

  • Carnegie, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carnegie, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Kitchen Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant food service. You will also provide...

Restaurant Team Lead

  • Wildwood, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wildwood, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary As a GetGo Kitchen Lead, you will exceed customer and Team Member needs and expectations by providing safe, efficient, accurate and pleasant food service. You will also provide...

Kitchen Supervisor Full-Time Subaru Park

  • Chester, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chester, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Airline Lounges Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Role Overview Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the American Airlines Admirals...

Kitchen Leader

  • Media, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Media, PA
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 03090...

Sous Chef

  • Sharon Hill, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sharon Hill, PA
  • 2 days ago

Maintain consistency in food quality standards. Rotate all products. Label and date all food in kitchen. Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment....

Sous Chef River Twice Now Hiring

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at River Twice to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. River Twice - Now Hiring: Sous Chef Click here to learn more & apply today! Sous...

Head Cook, Keystone Dining Room

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Head Cook will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations to include planning menus, ordering assigned food supplies, ensuring high food quality standards, preparing meals, and providing...

Chef Manager - Jenkintown, PA

  • Jenkintown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Jenkintown, PA
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all culinary operations, including menu development, meal preparation, and service delivery....

Sous Chef

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Assist the Executive Chef in menu development and execution. Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs....

Sous Chef

  • Mars, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mars, PA
  • 3 days ago

activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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