Kitchen Manager Jobs in Herndon, VA

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

Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors...

Culinary Supervisor - Nationals Park

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $24.00 to $26.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1392267....

Galley/Kitchen Supervisor - City Cruises DC

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Guide and Galley Operating Manual Maintain continuous communication with the back of the house and restaurant management regarding staff and operations Provide input regarding shipmate relations Ensure...

Kitchen Manager - Makers Union (New Location!)

  • Ashburn, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Become an integral part of the Makers Union culinary team as our Kitchen Manager and be the backbone of our kitchen operations....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Alexandria, VA (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Executive Sous Chef Reports to: Executive Chef; position is exempt. WHO YOU ARE Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what a hospitality...

Kitchen Leader

  • Sterling, VA (2 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (2 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/15/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 03001...

Chef Manager

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Chef Manager** **Job Reference Number:** 29726 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** District of Columbia (US-DC) **The Role at a...

Kitchen Manager

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 9 days ago

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who has both experience as a head chef and managing kitchen staff....

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Arlington, VA (16 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (16 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 10 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on demonstrating Care in all aspects of their role. The Stewarding Supervisor is...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Reston, VA (2 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Reston, VA (2 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Location Name: FANNIE MAE, RESTON - 88155024 Location ID: 88155024 Kitchen Supervisor Location: FANNIE MAE, RESTON - 88155024 Workdays/shifts : Weekdays - afternoon/evening shifts. More details...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 17 days ago

Development Customer Service Orientation Conflict Resolution Training and Mentoring Inventory Management Stress Management Communication Skills Culinary Knowledge Passion for cooking Commitment to...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • North Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • North Bethesda, MD (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Pay Rate Starts at: $21 Oversee daily culinary kitchen operations and back/heart of house areas. Supervises, trains, and coordinates activities of kitchen team members....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Bethesda, MD (15 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (15 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 21 days ago

About US Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French bistro featuring classic French favorites, including Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and decadent Profiteroles. Overview Mon Ami Gabi Bethesda is...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations. Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation....

Demographic Data for Herndon, VA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Herndon, VA

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Herndon, VA 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 Herndon, VA
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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