Kitchen Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

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 Kitchen Manager California Dreaming Restaurant Now Hirin

  • Columbia, SC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 8 hours ago

Increase guest satisfaction through superior food quality standards. Participate in Profit & Loss meetings and develop and execute appropriate action plans as needed....

Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Increase guest satisfaction through superior food quality standards. Participate in Profit & Loss meetings and develop and execute appropriate action plans as needed....

Kitchen Supervisor

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

At Chick-fil-A WCSP, our local purpose is to "refresh" the lives of all we serve. We are passionate about serving our community and team in the best way possible and strive to live out our core...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Columbia, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 23 days ago

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners...

Kitchen Manager (Independent Living)

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 27 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 27 days ago

The Kitchen Manager oversees the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring that high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation are maintained....

Kitchen Leader

  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/18/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250217 StoreID 04719...

Executive Chef

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ 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....

Assistant Manager/Sous Chef Campus Dining Services

  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID54962 Location Columbia Full/Part TimeFull-Time Hiring Department Campus Dining Services Job Description Assist in directing the daily operations in a unique and dynamic college residential...

K-kitchen Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago

management experience required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Valid state Drivers License required Serv Safe Manager certification preferred Open availability required Excellent communication...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 13 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Columbia, SC (8 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (8 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 13 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, SC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
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 Columbia, SC
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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