What does a Kitchen Manager do?
Kitchen Managers work at restaurants, catering companies, hotels and other commercial kitchens to deliver consistent, quality meals to customers on time and within budget. Their role is to lead back-of-house staff including Line Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers before, during and after meal service. Kitchen Managers inspect the kitchen to ensure everything is organized and sanitized appropriately. They take inventory of how much food was sold each week and adjust ingredient orders accordingly. The Kitchen Manager also sources affordable suppliers and sets the price for menu items in conjunction with the restaurant’s General Manager.
Kitchen Manager skills and qualifications
An excellent Kitchen Manager will possess a diverse set of skills. Skills which are important as a Kitchen Manager include:
- A strong base of culinary knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Financial understanding
- Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet
Kitchen Manager salary expectations
The average salary for a Kitchen Manager is $46,999 per year. Salaries for a Kitchen Manager may vary due to applicant experience, geographical location and size of the hiring restaurant.
Kitchen Manager salary expectations
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Kitchen Manager education and training requirements
The required education for a Kitchen Manager position can vary by restaurant, but a bachelor’s degree in a related field or graduation from a culinary institute are an advantage. Individuals earning a promotion from within may not have an applicable degree, as their experience can prove worthiness for the responsibility.
It is common for new Kitchen Managers to undergo on-the-job training when hired at a new restaurant. Some restaurants may also include outside training programs for management positions that use a combination of classroom learning and practical training exercises. These training programs commonly cover lessons both in general management techniques and restaurant-specific issues.
Kitchen Manager experience requirements
Most Kitchen Managers should have prior experience in the culinary industry. The more relevant the experience is to the restaurant listing the job, the better. An individual with experience at a national chain will likely benefit from that experience more when applying for positions at other national restaurants than at a small business, for example. Many restaurants like to promote from within, with prior experience in either the front or back of house serving as a benefit when applying for the position.
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