Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fort Lewis, 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 - Summer Food Service Program

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Kitchen Manager - Summer Food Service Program JobID: 4209 Position Type: Miscellaneous/Summer Food Service Program Date Posted: 3/25/2025 Location: Child Nutrition Services Date Available: 06/23/2025...

Head Chef

  • Fife, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Fife, WA (15 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 23 days ago

In your role as a Head Chef at HC One, you'll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single...

Kitchen Manager - Elementary School

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Kitchen Manager - Elementary School JobID: 4239 Position Type: Support Services/Kitchen Manager Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Child Nutrition Services Date Available: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 04/...

Kitchen Manager

  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Cascade Christian Schools, a high-quality, independent, interdenominational school system, is accepting applications for a Kitchen Manager at our McAlder Elementary Campus....

Sous Chef

  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (14 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed. Other duties as assigned....

Executive Sous Chef - Paradise Inn - $1000 Signing Bonus

  • Paradise, WA (6 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Paradise, WA (6 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

GREAT PEOPLE | GREAT BENEFITS | JOIN OUR ALL-STAR TEAM! Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is an iconic point in the Washington landscape. Our associates gain valuable...

Culinary Supervisor - White River Amp.

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Role The Culinary Supervisor position will report to the Concessions Chef and will be responsible to coordinate the day to day operations of the Concessions kitchens. Company Overview: Legends...

Sous Chef - Sportsbook

  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (22 miles from Fort Lewis, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Two (2) years kitchen management required. One (1) year food ordering required. Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license. Must maintain a valid WA State Health Card/Food Handlers permit....

Demographic Data for Fort Lewis, WA

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Fort Lewis, WA 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 Fort Lewis, 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%



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