Kitchen Manager Jobs in Texas

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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The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in restaurant management and culinary arts, with a flair for menu planning and food preparation....

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The Porch Pour

Executive Chef

Job Summary When you join us, you will see there are no limits to your creativity or your potential. We inspire you to grow and challenge yourself because when you are pursuing excellence, you are...

Bonfire

Sous Chef

You’ll assist in menu development, oversee kitchen operations, and play a key role in ensuring an exceptional dining experience....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Knowledge of food cost management and quality identification. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet....

Kitchen Manager - Persimmons Bar & Grill at the Grapevine Golf Course

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Certification from a culinary school or a degree in restaurant management or culinary arts is preferred but not required. Must have food safety knowledge....

Back of House Supervisor - Georgetown

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Pet Paradise is looking for pet people with leadership experience and growth potential to fill our open Resort Supervisor position. Starting Rate: $16.50/hour ($0.50 increase 6 months from hire...

K-Kitchen Supervisor

  • Mission, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mission, TX
  • 20 hours ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER, RESTAURANT OPERATIONS This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as...

Kitchen Leader

  • McKinney, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 01132...

Kitchen Manager

  • TX
  • 1 day ago
  • TX
  • 1 day ago

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily operations byordering stock and monitoring inventory levels while watching food preparationprocedures & standard recipes and waste control....

Senior Chef Manager

  • Baytown, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 2 days ago

Duties also include menu development, inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and personnel management to include hiring, coaching, counseling, training...

Sous Chef Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago

The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services....

Chef Manager

  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Executive Chef - InterContinental Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW: As Executive Chef you'll direct all kitchen activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You'll also...

Sous Chef - AT&T Stadium

  • Arlington, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 2 days ago

Sous Chef DEPARTMENT: Legends Hospitality REPORTS TO: Executive Chef FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports,...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas
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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