Kitchen Manager Jobs in Smyrna, TN

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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Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Overview Title: Restaurant Kitchen Manager Location: Nashville, TN Pay - $55000 - $65000 per year...

Kitchen Manager

  • Murfreesboro, TN (16 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN (16 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 1 day 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...

Executive Sous Chef - Pastry

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met Provides direction for menu development. Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met....

Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine: Benefits We Offer: Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off Competitive...

SUPERICA EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - UP TO $80K/yr. + BONUS (Gulch)

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 3 days ago

At Rocket Farm Restaurants, the core philosophy that defines our culture is "We serve the person who is serving the guest." Our culture is not something we act out on the floor of the restaurant....

Kitchen Manager (Floater)

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Implementing a wide range of functions such as food quality, production, planning, purchasing, and facility maintenance. 4....

Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 8 days ago

Location Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashvilles vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel...

Kitchen Manager

  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 11 days ago

ESSENTIAL KITCHEN FUNCTIONS Validate entire crews adherence to recipes to ensure consistent food quality and presentation....

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 11 days ago

General Summary of Duties : Responsible for assisting the Executive Steward and Stewarding Department with managing and assisting with the cleaning and organizing of the Food and Beverage Outlets...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 13 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Kitchen Leader

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 16 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/02/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 03223...

Chef Manager

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning....

Culinary Supervisor, Geodis Park - Home of Nashville Soccer

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 17 days ago

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Executive Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (20 miles from Smyrna, TN)
  • 17 days ago

This key member of the culinary team has the ability to elevate our guest experience through food quality, culinary administrative oversight, cost savings, clear communication, and streamlined processes...

Demographic Data for Smyrna, TN

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Smyrna, TN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Smyrna, TN 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 Smyrna, TN
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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