Top 86 Food service kitchen manager Jobs in Columbus

Director of Culinary
MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP —Columbus, OH
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Lead Cook - Ohio Wesleyan University
Aramark —Delaware, OH
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Culinary Supervisor, Nationwide Arena
Delaware North —Columbus, OH
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- No degree
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Experienced Kitchen Manager
Ted's Montana Grill —Columbus, OH
- $65,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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KITCHEN SUPERVISOR-THE AVENUE STEAK TAVERN DUBLIN
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC —Dublin, OH
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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FOH & BOH Shift Leader (GEL)
Bagels & Co. —Columbus, OH
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- In-person
- Opportunities for advancement
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Chef
Hospitalime —Columbus, OH
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Culinary Services
Rittenhouse Village Gahanna —Gahanna, OH
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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14d
Kitchen Supervisor
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lead Cook
Oak Grove Recovery —Westerville, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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3d
Food Service Manager (EXAM) (SY 26-27)
Columbus City Schools —Columbus, OH
- $22.01 an hour
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Lead Pre K-8 Cook
Upper Arlington City Public Schools —Columbus, OH
- $19.37 - $21.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Mid-level
Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)
Whole Foods Market —Columbus, OH
- $20.05 - $35.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory control
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Kitchen Manager
Ethyl & Tank —Columbus, OH
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Traveling Chef Manager
American Dining Creations —Columbus, OH
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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4d
Prepared Foods Sous Chef
Market District —Columbus, OH
- $21.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
7d
Chef
Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Opportunities for advancement
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7d
Kitchen Manager
Bubba's 33 —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
11d
Culinary Manager
Topgolf —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- 3 years
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Full Time Line Cook & Kitchen Supervisor
The Old Bag of Nails Pub —Westerville, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Entry level
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Director of Culinary

MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 a year

Qualifications

ServSafe
Kitchen cost control
Restaurant cost management

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Culinary oversees the strategic vision, menu development, and back-of-house (BOH) operations for all restaurant locations within our group. This role leads culinary innovation, establishes standard operating procedures, and ensures maximum kitchen profitability. The Director of Culinary mentors kitchen leadership, enforces strict food safety protocols, and maintains uniform food quality across the entire brand. [1, 2, 3]

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Innovation & Menu Engineering

Menu Development: Design, test, and implement innovative menus that align with brand identity and food trends.
Recipe Standardization: Create detailed, cross-utilizable, and scalable recipe manuals with precise plating guides.
Pricing & Profitability: Audit theoretical food costs regularly to hit target margins through smart pricing and ingredient selection.
Seasonal Rollouts: Manage the R&D pipeline for limited-time offers (LTOs) and seasonal menu updates. [1, 2]

Supply Chain & Food Cost Control

Vendor Selection: Source high-quality ingredients and negotiate national or regional pricing contracts with vendors.
Inventory Management: Oversee BOH inventory systems to track waste, prevent theft, and optimize stock levels.
Quality Assurance: Establish rigorous quality control standards for incoming raw products and finished dishes.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Kitchen SOPs: Develop and enforce uniform standard operating procedures for prep, line execution, and closing shifts.
Health & Safety: Ensure every kitchen strictly adheres to FDA Food Code, local health department mandates, and OSHA guidelines.
Kitchen Layouts: Assist with kitchen design, equipment procurement, and workflow optimization for existing and new store openings.

Talent Management & Training

Chef Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and mentor Executive Chefs and Head Chefs across all locations.
Training Programs: Conduct comprehensive hands-on training workshops for all new menu rollouts and culinary systems.
Performance Management: Evaluate kitchen leadership performance and establish clear professional development paths.
Culture: Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-energy kitchen environment to maximize retention.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Culinary Director.
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Management preferred. Equivalent professional experience required.
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of food cost metrics, yield analyses, and BOH inventory software.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and train remote culinary teams across multiple locations.
Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager and ServSafe Allergens certifications required.
Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to various locations (up to 50–75% of the time) for audits and openings. [1, 2, 3]

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, and work on hot kitchen lines for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift and carry kitchen items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent exposure to sharp utensils, high heat, open flames, and cold storage units.

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food service kitchen manager jobs in columbus

Director of Culinary

Lead Cook - Ohio Wesleyan University

Culinary Supervisor, Nationwide Arena

Experienced Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR-THE AVENUE STEAK TAVERN DUBLIN

FOH & BOH Shift Leader (GEL)

Chef

Director of Culinary Services

Kitchen Supervisor

Lead Cook

Food Service Manager (EXAM) (SY 26-27)

Lead Pre K-8 Cook

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

Kitchen Manager

Traveling Chef Manager

Prepared Foods Sous Chef

Chef

Kitchen Manager

Culinary Manager

Full Time Line Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

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