Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Head Chef

of food quality and safety Oversee kitchen operations and staff Coordinate banquet catering events Company Information: Welcome to the Paoli Schoolhouse Cafe on the banks of the Sugar River....

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Pastry Sous Chef Are you an excellent leader with a passion for driving creativity and a talent for developing others? As the Pastry Sous Chef, you will report directly to the Executive Pastry...

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

standards and organization consistency Ensure production and portioning are appropriate to maintain standardized food cost percentage and profitability Place product orders as appropriate to balance food...

Kitchen Manager (HP)

  • Belmont, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Belmont, WI
  • 3 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kwik Trip 1197 Pay Range: $17.00 to $24.00 Shift: Variable Actual pay will be based on various factors, such...

Senior Area Executive Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago

Incentives Relocation Assistance is available to any of the 5 states What You'll Do ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality manage food costing, controls and compliance...

Kitchen Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a legendary Kitchen Manager to oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely...

Kitchen Manager - King Pin Bowl

  • West Bend, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • West Bend, WI
  • 5 days ago

King Pin Bowl is looking for a new Kitchen Manager. If you love being in the kitchen and providing quality food for great customers, please apply....

Sous Chef

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago

Essential Functions: We are currently seeking an experienced, skilled Sous Chef to join our team! You will be responsible for culinary scratch cooking, catering, food production, purchasing, flow...

Executive Chef (Fast Casual)

  • Shorewood, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Shorewood, WI
  • 6 days ago

Stamina: Kitchen managers can expect long days around hot cooking elements, much of it on their feet....

Sous Chef

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Title Sous Chef Posted: 3/05/2025 Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 / year Location WI, Milwaukee 2500 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING PEOPLE...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 7 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...

Chef Manager

  • Racine, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 7 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...

B&I Executive Chef M-F Days!

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

planning experience preferable * Ability to work in a high-energy environment * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Successfully pass a criminal background check EOE/AA...

Executive Chef, American Family Field

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies Lead a culinary team, including salaried chefs and hourly associates Oversee restaurant operations...

Culinary Supervisor, 1919 Kitchen and Tap at Lambeau Field

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 7 days ago

Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures...

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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