Culinary Operations Manager Jobs

A Culinary Operations Manager plays a critical role in the chef industry by overseeing the operations in a professional kitchen or a food service establishment. They are responsible for managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and presentation meets the standards, creating and supervising menus, and managing the budget and financial plans related to the kitchen or restaurant. They also need to ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to. Furthermore, they coordinate with the chef for daily operations, customer service, and even marketing strategies.

For a successful career as a Culinary Operations Manager, a candidate should possess great leadership and organizational skills along with the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are also key for efficient team coordination and conflict resolution. They should be competent in budget management and have a good understanding of food sanitation regulations. Some important certifications include a degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, and certifications like Certified Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) or ServSafe Food Handler. Prior job roles that can lead to becoming a Culinary Operations Manager can include sous chef, kitchen manager, or restaurant manager.

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Our gourmet store in Melville, NY is seeking a FT Assistant Kitchen Manager for its busy store. This individual will assist with the supervision of kitchen staff and their duties and functions by...

Kitchen Manager

  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Oversee and participate in all aspects of food preparation (cooking, etc.) and production in the kitchen, including supervising the chef, staff and volunteers In conjunction with the Culinary...

Restaurant General Manager

About The 406 Restaurant: Located in a beautifully restored home, The 406 Restaurant offers an upscale yet approachable dining experience in the heart of Live Oak, Florida. Our menu features...

Berkley Beer Company

Kitchen Manager / First Cook

Berkley Beer Company is an on-site brewery located in Taunton Ma. We are a 162 seat capacity Taproom and an open-air kitchen focused on our beautiful mosaic pizza oven. We are looking for a...

General Manager / Chef

  • Newton Upper Falls, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Newton Upper Falls, MA
  • 9 days ago

BrickFire Pizza is a chef inspired quality fast casual restaurant specializing in pizza, pasta with homemade sauces, and a wide variety of salads and sandwiches with homemade dressings. We are...

Company Information: The Golden Lion Cafe is an award winning family owned and operated destination restaurant in located in Flagler Beach, Florida. Serving fresh seafood and tropical drinks, with...

The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen

Restaurant Manager

If you have restaurant leadership experience and pride yourself on ensuring an amazing guest experience, The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen is looking for you! We are now hiring a Restaurant Manager...

Great American Restaurants

Restaurant Manager

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 15 restaurants and 3 bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top...

Kitchen Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Kitchen Manager with the...

Food Operations Manager 2

  • Ocala, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 9 days ago

Role Overview: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals! Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 for HCA...

Food Operations Manager 3

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 10 days ago

Role Overview: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals! Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for HCA...

Executive Chef

  • West Newton, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • West Newton, PA
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary As a Deli and Prepared Foods Team Leader, youll manage our team and keep it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one Team Members and guests look to for guidance in order...

Kitchen Manager

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Our Prepared Food Team Leaders are honest, engaging, respectful, authentic and display a curiosity for food. This role is designed to inspire our Team Members and customers to discover...

Kitchen Manager

  • Huber Heights, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Huber Heights, OH
  • 19 days ago

*** $1000 Signing Bonus *** As a Frickers manager, you will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to the team. You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 23 days ago

*** $1000 Signing Bonus *** As a Frickers manager, you will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to the team. You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others,...

Culinary Operations Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Culinary Training
Knowing how to work with vegetables is a major asset in the world of culinary creation. On this two-week trial course, improve your culinary skills with the culinary experts themselves and learn a...
Mastering the Culinary Art of Plating
Its a well known saying that you eat with your eyes and no professional chef underestimates the power of a well presented plate of food to enhance the enjoyment of a meal. On this two-week course...
Marketing Operations
Explore topics focusing on the historical development of marketing as well as the effects that global trade and technology has on marketing practices and operations. Overtime every industry...

Salary for Culinary Operations Manager Jobs Nationwide

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Culinary Operations Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Culinary Operations Managers offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
27.7%
High School or GED
14.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Culinary Operations Managers
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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