Kitchen Manager Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Sous Chef

Job Description: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes with precision and attention to detail Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative and delicious menu items Ensure food quality and presentation...

Sous Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are expanding our team! 6-time recipient of Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 For professionals...

Sous Chef (Hrly)

  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: SOUS CHEF (HRLY) at The Ballpark at America First Square Pay Range: $20.00 to $21.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to...

Radisson Sous Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice has more...

Executive Chef - Salt Lake Training Center

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago

Executive Chef - Salt Lake Training Center American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add an Executive Chef to our training facility located in Salt Lake...

Sous Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Sous Chef (Hrly)

  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (5 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: SOUS CHEF (HRLY) at The Ballpark at America First Square Pay Range : $20.00 to $21.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and...

Executive Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 days ago

Executive Chef Who are we : SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for...

Kitchen Leader

  • Riverton, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Riverton, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 25 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 02/14/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 03971...

Head Cook

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago

SZECHWAN EXPRESS SLC, INC Head Cook in SALT LAKE CITY , Utah Oversee kitchen, direct and participate in preparation of Chinese food for busy restaurant, including seafood, curry chicken and...

Executive Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago

Develop and prepare menus suitable to each of the aforementioned areas, balancing creativity and guest requests while ensuring leading edge presentation and food quality....

Kitchen Manager

  • Bluffdale, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 27 days ago

North Star Academy Kitchen Manager in BLUFFDALE , Utah North Star Academy, a free public charter school located in Bluffdale, Utah, is now accepting applications for a Full-Time Kitchen Manager for...

Sous Chef - Banquets

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

SOUS CHEF - BANQUETS Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Deer Valley US - UT - Park City CULINARY Department Head/Manager Full-time Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: PAR007438 Summary The Grand Hyatt...

Head Cook

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Head Cook you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Marks Hospital which is...

Sous Chef

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation...

Demographic Data for Salt Lake City, UT

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT
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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