Resume Skills and Keywords for Kitchen Manager

A kitchen manager oversees all aspects of kitchen operations, inspecting food storage, and assigning appropriate kitchen staff assignments. Kitchen managers must also oversee food preparation, ensure that all orders and serving portions are proper, organise menu prices, investigate current food industry market trends, and maintain the highest sanitary protocols. In addition, kitchen supervisors should assist guests with their questions, problems, and complaints. They should have strong communication and leadership abilities in order to guide the kitchen team in offering the finest client experience possible.

Skills required for a Kitchen Manager's role

  • Kitchen Management 
  • Food Regulation Compliance 
  • Food Standards Enforcement 
  • Hygiene and Safety Protocols 
  • Customer Service
  • Food/beverage knowledge
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Customer Service
  • Ensure Food Quality
  • Appropriate Action
  • Sanitation Practices

What recruiters look for in a Kitchen Manager's resume: 

  • Proficient at monitoring inventory levels and performing weekly inventory assessments.
  • Skilled to work with the restaurant manager to price and change menu items.
  • Adept at scheduling work shifts for employees.
  • Knowledgeable in the storage of all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.

What can make your Kitchen Manager's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in kitchen management

  • A service-oriented individual with a recent course in restaurant management from IHM, Bangalore. Extensive knowledge of various cuisines and a strong understanding of various flavour profiles along with kitchen management methodologies and principles. Able to deal with a team from diverse backgrounds.

Targeted job description 

  • Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
  • Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
  • Oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
  • Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated stations.

Related academic background 

  • Bachelor of Arts  | Renegade College, Bangalore | 2019
  • Higher Secondary | TKP Academy, Bangalore | 2016
  • Senior Secondary  | TKP Academy, Bangalore | 2014

Sample Resume of Kitchen Manager in Text Format

ANSHIKA GUPTA 

Kitchen Manager 

8888001120 | gupta.anshika@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/anshika-gupta Address: 67/80, Mets Street, Bangalore 

 SUMMARY

A service-oriented individual with a recent course in restaurant management from IHM, Bangalore. Extensive knowledge of various cuisines and a strong understanding of various flavour profiles along with kitchen management methodologies and principles. Able to deal with a team from diverse backgrounds. 

SKILLS 

  • Kitchen Management 
  • Food Regulation Compliance 
  • Food Standards Enforcement 
  • Hygiene and Safety Protocols 
  • Customer Service
  • Food/beverage knowledge

EDUCATION 

  • Bachelor of Arts  | Renegade College, Bangalore | 2019
  • Higher Secondary | TKP Academy, Bangalore | 2016
  • Senior Secondary  | TKP Academy, Bangalore | 2014

VOLUNTEERING 

  • Volunteer every year for an awareness program on World Health Day. 
  • Volunteered for an awareness program on Environment Day. 
  • Member of Soch NGO since 2016.

LANGUAGES 

  • English 
  • Hindi 
  • Telugu 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Certifications 

  • Certificate in Restaurant Management in 2019 from IHM, Bangalore. 
  • Certificate in Catering Management. 
  • Certificate course in Restaurant and Counter Service. 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP

Assistant Kitchen Manager | La Pino's Pizzeria, Bangalore | May 2019 – Jul 2019

  • Assisted in managing the kitchen operations in accordance with established practices. 
  • Worked with kitchen manager to address any performance-related issues. 
  • Assisted manager with the delegation of assignments and follow up to ensure all work is completed timely and efficiently to meet labour budget. 
  • Performed ordering, receiving and issuing tasks in conjunction with the kitchen manager.

Kitchen Management Intern | AROMA, Bangalore | May 2018 – Aug 2018 

  • Assisted in preparation of daily product list and ensuring the recipes and portions servings in an accurate way. 
  • Ensured that kitchen, dish and food storage area is maintained in a clean and organised manner. 
  • Received and examined food items and supplies to ensure quality and quantity requirements.

PARTICIPATIONS / SPORTS 

  • Winner of inter-college culinary competition in 2018. 
  • Second prize winner in the Italian Cuisine competition organised by ITM College in 2017. 
  • Participated in various sports competitions.