Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kirkland, 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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Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

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AM Junior Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

t's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Check out a day in the life of a Jr. Sous...

Sous Chef

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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 (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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...

Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead Aditi Chai aditichai KITCHEN FULL-TIME 60,000-70,000/YR SEATTLE Bring the Flavors of India to Life at Pike Place Market! Location: Pike Place Market & Stadium District...

Executive Chef - $48/hr

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge in all areas of menu planning, food preparation, and production Experience working on cruise ships, country club and/ or batch cooking a plus....

Catering Sous Chef

  • Lynnwood, WA (9 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (9 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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 (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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 (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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 (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 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...

Joule is looking for a talented and dedicated sous chef!

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Joule is looking for a talented and dedicated sous chef! Joule joulerestaurant KITCHEN FULL-TIME 33-37/HR SEATTLE JOULE restaurant in Fremont/ Wallingford is looking for a sous chef who can join...

Executive Chef The Somm. Hotel & Spa

  • Woodinville, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety....

Central Kitchen Coordinator (8 hrs/day)

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 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 (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 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...

Executive Chef

  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Kirkland, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, 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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