Kitchen Manager Jobs in Carnation, WA

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

Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
1 day ago

Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
1 day ago

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

Now Hiring Entry Level Kitchen Management

Bothell, WA (15 miles from Carnation, WA)
2 days ago

Bothell, WA (15 miles from Carnation, WA)
2 days ago

disability McMenamins Anderson School is Hiring Entry Level Kitchen Management-- Assistant Managers (KAAM)!...

Chef / Kitchen Manager

Lake Forest Park, WA (19 miles from Carnation, WA)
2 days ago

Lake Forest Park, WA (19 miles from Carnation, WA)
2 days ago

Chef / Kitchen Manager The Local 104 thelocal104 KITCHEN FULL-TIME 62,000-64,000/YR LAKE FOREST PARK Manage an active kitchen in beautiful Lake Forest Park The Local 104 is looking for an experienced...

Area Kitchen Manager

Bellevue, WA (14 miles from Carnation, WA)
7 days ago

Bellevue, WA (14 miles from Carnation, WA)
7 days ago

Support new restaurant openings within region with talent selection and development, staffing, and operational oversight....

Senior Account Manager - Kitchen Equipment Maintenance - Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
7 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
7 days ago

Pay Grade: 16 ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Rooted in...

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
13 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
13 days ago

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AM Junior Sous Chef

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Education and Work Experience Culinary degree preferred, not required 3-5 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, moderate to high-volume environment Requirements Active Management-Level...

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Sous Chef KITCHEN FULL-TIME 22-32/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Sous Chef Position General Harvest Restaurants (Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto, GH Pasta & Pizza, East Anchor Seafood, Haerfest and Eldr). We are...

Lead Line/Sous Chef

Redmond, WA (10 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Redmond, WA (10 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Lead Line/Sous Chef Woodblock woodblockredmond KITCHEN FULL-TIME 23-28/HR REDMOND Join Woodblock as Lead Line Cook - professionalism meets creativity! Who are we? Woodblock is a high-volume...

Catering Sous Chef

Lynnwood, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Lynnwood, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Control food and labor costs Menu development and pricing Development of culinary team ? Shooby Doo Catering - 20818 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036...

Executive Chef - $45/hr

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Prepare food and guaranteeing food quality, appearance and presentation standards Assist Marketing Director by showcasing culinary services in themunity to prospective residents, families, and vendors...

Culinary Director

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Culinary Director Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill frankieandjos MANAGEMENT FULL-TIME 75,000-90,000/YR SEATTLE We are looking for a talented Culinary Director to lead our SODO kitchen. Frankie & Jo's...

Kitchen Supervisor

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
14 days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Frelard Tamales & El Suenito Brewing Company elsuenitobrewing KITCHEN FULL-TIME 27/HR + TIPS SEATTLE Looking for an experienced kitchen manager to help us run and manage our BOH team...

Central Kitchen Coordinator (8 hrs/day)

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
15 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
15 days ago

Overview of Position This position's responsibility, under the supervision of the Central Kitchen Operations Manager, is to assist in the general operation of the central kitchen, including...

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
15 days ago

Seattle, WA (20 miles from Carnation, WA)
15 days ago

As Sous Chef, you will: oversee Student Resident Dining - multiple food stations, ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented; have the ability and...

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Demographic Data for Carnation, WA

Moving to Carnation, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Carnation, WA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Carnation, WA

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National

Total Population

7,651

Number of Businesses

174

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Carnation, WA

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.

ServSafe Certified

Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Carnation, WA 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 Carnation, WA

2-4 years

29.5%

1-2 years

29.4%

None

18.4%

Less than 1 year

17.8%

4-6 years

4.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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