Kitchen Manager Jobs in Virginia

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...

Chef Manager

  • Bridgewater, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Bridgewater, VA
  • 24 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a talented Chef Manager to join our team at Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, VA. This Continuing Care Retirement Community is located...

Food Production Manager 2

  • Stafford, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Do: oversee food production / trayline operations with a variety of food handle food ordering and inventory perform tray assessments to ensure food quality, temperature and tray accuracy...

Kitchen Leader

  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Waynesboro, VA
  • 14 hours ago

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** + In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to...

Culinary Director

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Petersburg, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Culinary Director locations Petersburg, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000350 Location: Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center Pay Rate: Salary -...

Kitchen Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Kitchen Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 2 days ago

Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring the efficient management of food and supplies, and maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene....

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

As an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager, you will help lead the way in our scratch kitchen, where we produce uniquely-inspired culinary items that are thoughtfully paired with our own Cooper's Hawk...

Kitchen Manager

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 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...

Stewarding Supervisor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 5 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

  • Hampton, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 6 days ago

Hotel: Hampton Roads Embassy Suites 1700 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 Kitchen Supervisor Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Primary...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • Reston, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 7 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 8 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...

Back of House Supervisor - Charlottesville

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days 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...

Chef Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 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...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia 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
13.1%
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 Virginia
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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