Kitchen Manager Jobs in Suffolk, 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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Kitchen Manager

  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Sous Chef

  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago

POSITION: Sous Chef DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Executive Chef Summary This position is second in command over the culinary and stewarding departments and is responsible for purchasing...

Executive Chef

  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Labor management, food cost management and quality control are also responsibilities. Control of other operating expenses is required. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes....

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Kitchen Manager

  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description: The main objective of the Kitchen Manager, also know as the Food Service Leader (FSL) in this job description, is to manage all areas of the food service and beverage operation....

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Our Kitchen Manager fosters a culture that continuously strives for improvement and embraces a better for being here mentality....

Sous Chef

  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: Possesses complete knowledge of all procedures related to the job. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, including gourmet dishes, sauces, and prepares...

Executive Chef

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Hotel: Norfolk Sheraton 777 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 Executive Chef Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Are you ready to showcase...

Sous Chef

  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview #BOWLEROJOBS Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isnt any ordinary office; its the beginning of a bowled new career as a...

Kitchen Manager

  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures In conjunction...

Kitchen Manager

  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Demographic Data for Suffolk, VA

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Kitchen Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Suffolk, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Suffolk, VA 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 Suffolk, 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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