Kitchen Manager

A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficient service. You may work in a restaurant, café, or other food venue, coordinating kitchen staff, managing inventory, and maintaining standards.

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a key role in providing a great dining experience. You’ll need strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills to work effectively with staff and suppliers.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a kitchen manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)

Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery and Catering)

Blended
12 months
$10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Sous Chef)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTFSE007

Oversee the Day-to-Day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace

Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Culinary Management

On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Culinary)

On Campus, Online
9 - 18 months
$7,700 - $18,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Culinary)

On Campus, Online
9 months
$7,700 - $24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITSS00070

Hospitality Compliance Skill Set

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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