Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Cook Supervisor NS-06

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago

Works under the direction of an activity manager, who provides general instructions, standard procedures, and policies, and relies on the incumbent to control work operations and accomplish an...

Cook Supervisor (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Location: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY We are hiring immediately for a COOK SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) position. Address : GWU 2121 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20052 Note: online...

Restaurant Manager - minibar barmini

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Restaurant Manager - minibar|barmini Salary - 65-75k plus benefits Lead and manage service team to offer a world-class culinary experience. Take...

Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants by James Beard Award Winning and Michelin-Starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi are accepting applications for opportunities...

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Be part of something exceptional at the beautifully renovated Grand Hyatt Washington, a 902-room hotel in the heart of downtown D.C. You'll join a dynamic team and work for a company that has...

Restaurant Manager Smoke & Mirrors AC Hotel Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring a Restaurant Manager! Responsibilities: · Provide guests and patrons with friendly and professional service, excellent food quality, strong price value and consistency of execution...

Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details James Beard Award-winning culinary legends, Nancy Silverton and Stephen Starr, have joined forces to bring LAs beloved Osteria Mozza to an iconic...

Restaurant Manager - Smoke & Mirrors

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Restaurant Manager - Smoke & Mirrors Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,370 current hospitality jobs what where...

Catering Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Restaurant Associates Position Title: Catering Manager Pay 11 Reports To: Director of Catering Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the...

Kitchen Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique...

Catering Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Position Title: Catering Manager Pay 11 Reports To: Director of Catering Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider...

Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Le Diplomate, affiliated with STARR Restaurants, pays sincere homage to French cafe culture, providing a comfortable, versatile gathering place...

Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

$58000 per year - $72000 per year Are you ready for the best job ever? Ruths Chris defined The American Steak House in 1965 and continues to set the standard for premier dining and empowering...

Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

un Assistant Restaurant Manager (Chantilly/Centreville) Backyard Grill compensation: na employment type: job title: Restaurant Assistant Manager Manager: Seeking Assistant Manager to oversee daily...

Restaurant Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are looking for Restaurant Managers to join our team and oversee staff, operations and events of casual dining restaurant. Responsibilities...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

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 in District of Columbia 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 in District of Columbia
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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