Career Goals of Kitchen Manager: Post-Graduation Report Analysis

This report examines the career path of a Kitchen Manager, focusing on post-graduation goals and career setup. It explores the responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager, including operational management, staff supervision, and ensuring the company's reputation. The report delves into the importance of...Read More

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Goals of a Kitchen Manager
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Executive Summary
The purpose of the repost is to state that the importance of career and Goals after the completion of post graduation which would enable the
student to look forward in order to get settled down in life. Kitchen Manager is considered to be one of the creative and responsible workers in
the company as the manager needs to take care of the reputation of the company. The Kitchen manager has to make sure whether the working is
being done properly or not to attract the customers. To become a Kitchen Manager, goals are needed to be set with the short and long term goals.
The Goals that I have discussed are in the form of Goal setting theory and drawing a problem solving model. In this report there is two
Appendixes. In Appendix A, it is discussed the companies that I visited and the preferable company is the Guzman Y Gomez. In Appendix B, in
the form of SMART goals, the relevancy of my future is being provided. The power point presentation is also attached to this report.

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Table of Contents
Part A:.......................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..............................................................................................................................3
Perfect job and career..............................................................................................................3
Career in Guzmany Y Gomez..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Careers, Career management and Career success................................................................4
The Job Skills...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Recognition Primed Decision...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Goals setting or motivation theory.........................................................................................5
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................6
References.................................................................................................................................7
Appendix: A..............................................................................................................................8
Appendix: B..............................................................................................................................9

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Part A:
Introduction
After the post graduation, the students like me can suffer from dilemma as if which career is to choose and how to get settled in life.
However, becoming a kitchen Manager is considered to be one of the fruitful goals who are well acquainted with the workings of the Kitchen
(Solberg et al. 2012). Student can study Hotel Management and pursue this career goal as an important one. For the career set up, proper training
is necessary so that the students accordingly achieve some guidance, so that it becomes helpful for them to set objectives in life (Solberg et al.
2012). I am looking forward to become a Kitchen manager after my post- graduation degree. To understand the importance of being a Kitchen
Manager, it is significant to understand how this can be achieved. The responsibility of a Kitchen manager incorporates the overall operations of
the area of the Kitchen in a restaurant. Against this scenario, it is important to identify the careers and objectives of the aim and the goals are
needed to be set up in order to achieve the profession (Gysbers 2013).
Perfect job and career
After doing the graduation, the students are as already mentioned suffer from dilemma that the courses that they are going to take after
the completion of their certain degrees (Neal et al 2012). However, I who has knack for cooking or managing Kitchen can transform this passion
to career. Therefore, to say what is the job description of the Kitchen Manager? The Kitchen Manager’s responsibility to look after the
operations for the back of the house and also supervise the area of the kitchen in a restaurant (Walker 2016). The Kitchen manager also hires
staff, purchase the food and stock and also ensure that whoever engaged in the kitchen work is properly trained and can manage the other
techniques of the kitchen. It is also the responsibility of the manager of the Kitchen to look that the company’s prestige and reputation is fine
(Walker 2016). Therefore, the manager plays a significant role to make sure that the look and presentation of the food is good and well arranged
and also to make sure that the Kitchen area is cleaned on a regular basis. The manager does make sure that the leftover food disposed properly
and the kitchen is meeting the standards of sanitary.
I would like to become a Kitchen manager because other than having knack for managing kitchen, I have also developed the skills of
problem solving and decision making. I have the capability to manage my co employees and cooperate with them. To become a Kitchen
Manager there are other certain functions which are needed to follow. Therefore, this includes, the working of the Kitchen manager. He also
make sure to go through the books through keeping the tabs on the cost of the food, employees and the managers through the management also
keep his level best in order to make its profit optimize for the company and also make sure that they make the dining experience proper and
arranged (Coleman 2013). Therefore, the Kitchen manager is bestowed with many responsibilities and the proper management can bring success
to the development of the Kitchen area, would attract customers more and make the company’s prestige to go high. Management is a skill and if
pursued properly, it can take someone to reach a better goal in life. It has been estimated that the manager of the kitchen make at least $24 per
hour or $49000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (Coleman 2013; Jin 2013). The different companies provide different
posts and if it fits the requirements of the Kitchen managers (See Appendix: A).
Career in Guzmany Y Gomez
To become a Kitchen Manager, a bachelor’s degree in the management of the food service is not required. Once they get hired, the chains
of the restaurants make managers ready through the intense programs which incorporate the real kitchen and the classroom experiences.
Certification is available for this course. I am looking forward to settle down in the restaurant name Guzman Y Gomez where the scope of higher

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as they want someone as an Assistant Kitchen manager with a good scope of Salary. The company also gained competitive advantages in the
competitive market and therefore, they are looking forward to take someone who can best fit their services with a good quality leadership.
Careers, Career management and Career success
Career is the goal of life that I want to achieve through the completion of becoming a Kitchen manager. To achieve this particular career,
the need of self-assessing myself, then the goals are needed to be checked and according the plans are needed to set out in actions. After I judged
myself that I am perfect for this career and accordingly if the action plan that I have considered are implemented properly then it will lead to the
success of my career. Therefore, the career management and success in necessary to build proper ideals about the goals that I want to achieve.
The Job Skills
 Providing service to the customer by waging interaction with them. Showing a friendly and being courteous which would keep the
customers attached with the hotel and they would look forward to come back.
 I need to keep eyes on the lot of intricate elements which includes the standards of food, safety and cost of the food.
 I as a manager must act as a leader in the back house leading the team during the huge shifts, trying to manage conflicts if taking place
between the employees in the kitchen area and the manager as a leader do make sure that the job is done properly.
 The management skills acquired by Kitchen Manager not only deals with the food but also deals with the cost price, creates a number of
work schedules and also make sure that the work is done properly on time. The management skills are the part of the leadership qualities
and it should be implemented properly, which I have.
 The Kitchen manager always take responsibility to do shipments, clean the schedules and create more and becomes more organized while
doing a crucial job.
 The kitchen manager has the skills of problem solving which incorporates dealing with the conflicts between the employees and also
must have the capacity to come with the solution more quickly.
 I must be accurate and easily meet the standards and could also communicate the necessary ideas to the people who are working under
him. In this way the manager can show his leadership skills by managing the environment of the kitchen and keeping the reputation of
the company high.
Recognition Primed Decision
The Kitchen managers spend longer days around cooking hot food which is more of it on the feet. I have all the relevant skills to implement and
I am quite confident about it. The most important skill that I acquired is the Problem Solving decision with my employees and understands their
emotions while they are working with me. The much needed cooperation with them is needed in this particular career. By following the model of
Recognition Primed Decision I have the capability to solve the problems. According to this model, the decision maker generates a course of
action by comparing to the constraints imposed by the circumstances and situations. For example : If I judge a decision, it is important to identify
the problem solving course and secondly, to judge the actions that I would take in order to solve the problem in a company (Zsambok 2014).

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(Figure: Recognition Primed Decision) (Zsambok 2014).
Goals setting or motivation theory
There are three goals of Motivation which includes Taylor’s Theory of Scientific Management, Mayo’s theory of Human Relations and
Maslow and Herzberg’s theory of Human Needs. These include the motivation of the worker and sense of cooperation with the employees .
The Goal setting theory is the effects of setting goals on the subsequent performance. Edwin Locke proposed the five important principles of
the setting of the goals and it includes clarity, challenge, feedback, commitment and the completion of the task (Locke 2013).
 Clarity: I need to make a measurable and a clear goal is needed to be set out and it does require a particular framework of time to
achieve it. If one wants to be a kitchen manager, he needs to set that target clearly with both short and long term goals which has to
be measurable.
 Challenges: Goals are met with numerous challenges and difficulties.
 Commitment: A kitchen manager, if I become, must be committed to the goals which involve the commitment to the services of the
customer, employee contributions and program recognition (Locke 2013).
 Feedback: A feedback needs to be set up which would provide push to the development of one’s performances.
 Completion of task: The Kitchen manger needs to make sure that even if the task is difficult to complete, he keeps on working on the
gaps and make sure that the task is being completed in time.
Firstly, I need to take a concrete step to make the goals enhancing. The Short time goals for the me would be joining as an Assistant team
manager who would look after the meeting the standard of the safety of food and the quality to make sure that the guest experience is doing fine
(Northhouse 2015). I learn from his senior in terms of the development of the staffs, profitability and also ticket times. The Assistant Kitchen
manager must make the staffs to be accountable for the performances and make sure that the staff is well secured in the environment
(Northhouse 2015; Walker 2015).
In the long term goals, The Assistant manager must prove his efficiency to the company and can take over the post of the Kitchen manager. This
road to take the path of the Kitchen manager must include proper planning, efficiency and proper handling of the customers and staffs (Wang
and Tsai 2014). Then in next 10 years The post can of Sr. Kitchen manager who has gained more experiences with time and can also assist the

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Restaurant manager with the working of the administration. Then in the next 15-20 years, the post of Restaurant Manager can be achieved. This
all together set the career goal and these goals are needed to be draft properly in order to ensure oneself about the future vision and prospect (See
Appendix: B).
Conclusion
To conclude it could be stated that the post of the Kitchen manager is one of the lucrative posts and to achieve the post, I need to work hard and
make sure whatever they achieve, it meets their goals and challenges. The challenges will be there but it is up to me to make a greater selection
of their goals and start working upon it until their meet those goals. To achieve this, a plan needs to set out and make sure that the goals are
achieved smoothly and properly.

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References
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practices of fresh leafy greens in restaurants: receiving and training. Journal of food protection, 76(12), pp.2126-2131.
Gysbers, N.C., 2013. Career‐ready students: A goal of comprehensive school counseling programs. The Career Development Quarterly, 61(3),
pp.283-288.
Jin-Woo, J., 2013. A study on the effects of a hotel kitchen manager's ethical leadership on leader-member exchange and organizational
citizenship behavior. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, 15(2), pp.232-249.
Locke, E.A. and Latham, G.P., 2013. Goal setting theory, 1990. New developments in goal setting and task performance, pp.3-15.
Neal, J.A., Binkley, M. and Henroid, D., 2012. Assessing factors contributing to food safety culture in retail food establishments. Food Prot
Trends, 32(8), pp.468-76.
Northouse, P.G., 2015. Leadership: Theory and practice. Sage publications.
Solberg, V.S., Phelps, L.A., Haakenson, K.A., Durham, J.F. and Timmons, J., 2012. The nature and use of individualized learning plans as a
promising career intervention strategy. Journal of Career Development, 39(6), pp.500-514.
Walker, J.R., 2015. Exploring the Hospitality Industry, 2/e. Pearson Education India.
Walker, J.R., 2016. Introduction to hospitality. Pearson Higher Ed.
Wang, Y.F. and Tsai, C.T., 2014. Employability of hospitality graduates: Student and industry perspectives. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism
Education, 26(3), pp.125-135.
Zsambok, C.E., 2014. Naturalistic decision making. Psychology Press.

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Appendix: A
1.1. Company name: Guzman Y Gomez
2. Contact person name: Mr. Sam J. Smith
3. Position of the person: Senior Chef
4. Postal address: Australian Square Food Court, 264 George, NSW- 2000
5. Phone number: [phone]
6. Email: guzmanygomez.com/locations.
7. Website: https://www.guzmanygomez.com/
Overview: The company is renowned for serving Mexican food which includes burritos and tacos. The job vacancy is available here for the
Kitchen manager post which needs experience for 0-2 years. The salary would be fitting the choice of my way to service. This is my first choice
as they want someone as a kitchen manager in their company.
2.1. Company name: O Bar and Dining
2. Contact person name: Rosa Stone
3. Position of the person: HR
4. Postal Address: Australia Square, 264 George, St. Sydney, Australia.
5. Phone number: [phone]
6. Email: [e-mail]
7. Website: https://www.obardining.com.au/
Overview: The bar is renowned for healthy eating and enjoying beautiful views for the ultimate high sensory. The staffs there are working for 5
years and they are seems to be quite cooperative. The job there wants the vacancy of Assistant Kitchen Manager with 0-1 years experience.
3.1. Company name: Ochre Restaurant
2. Contact person name: Jacob Smith
3. Position of the person: HR manager
4. Postal address: 6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City, Australia

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5. Phone number: [phone]
6. Email: [e-mail]
7. Website: http://ochrerestaurant.com.au/
Overview: The Restaurant is famous for food served with herbs and various sea foods. The beautiful environment is guided by some orchestra
performances. The company is not right now having vacancy for the job of Manager of Kitchen, but it is important to check after 6 months.
4.1 Company Name: The Bridge Room
2. Contact person name : Thomas Brown
3. Position of the Contact person: Assistant HR manager
4. Postal address: 44 Bridge, St.Sydney, NSW 2000
5. phone number: [phone]
6. Email: [e-mail]
7. Website: http://www.thebridgeroom.com.au/
Overview: It is a newly built in the 1930’s of the building which is having an open ceramics and kitchen. The Post available here is the job of the
senior Chef having experience of at least 10 years.
5.1. Company Name: Henry & the Fox
2. Contact Person name: Michael Williams
3. Position of the contact person: HR manager
4. Postal address: 525 Little Cousins, St Melbourne, Australia – 3000
5. Phone number: [phone]
6. Email address: [e-mail]
7. Website: http://www.henryandthefox.com.au/
Overview: The restaurant provides breakfast includes the posh burgers and other restaurants and terrace. The vacancy there for the job is for the
Kitchen Manager having experience of 3 years.
Appendix: B Short-term(1 year) Mid-Range(3-5 years) Mid-Range Long –Term(10 years) (Long Term)
Draft Goal
Where do you want to be in…?
Assistant Kitchen
Manager
Kitchen Manager Be a Kitchen Manager
in a hotel
Sr. Kitchen
Manager
Restaurant
Manager
Specific I want to become Kitchen Manager Managerial position in To supervise the Running and

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What is the desired job? (i.e.,
position, industry, responsibilities,
benefits, hours)
Assistant Kitchen
Manager with a
training and
assisting Kitchen
Manager
with the work
with managing the
kitchen area and
gaining
organizational
skills
the kitchen and
looking after the
employees and chefs
working of the
Kitchen helping
out the restaurant
manager with the
administrative
work as well
Managing the
employees and
also looking
after the
administration
Measurable
How can you quantify
(numerically or descriptively)
progress and completion? (i.e.,
title, responsibilities, pay)
-Assistant Kitchen
Manager after the
completion of
training for 1 year
Kitchen Manager
after the
completing the
course of an
Assistant Kitchen
manager
 Kitchen
Manager title
 Guzman Y
Gomez
To become the
senior Kitchen
Manager and
looking after the
responsibilities of
running the
employees of the
kitchen and helping
out the restaurant
manager to look
after the employees
A restaurant
Manager to look
after the
administration
of the restaurant
and
management.
Achievable
What training, certification and
skills are needed?
What experience is necessary?
What resources (i.e., money,
equipment) are needed?
Do you need help from other
people?
On year
completion of
Training in a
Hotel. To enter a
hotel a certificate
is necessary for
me about the
completion of
your training. As
it is a challenge in
the beginning in
Guzman Y
Gomez to settle
down
permanently, I
need the help of
other co workers
to help me out
with the work.
- In three to
five years ,
the
experience
as an
Assistant
Kitchen
Manager is
necessary
along with
a
certificate.
Before
entering
into the
profession
of the
Assistant
Kitchen
Manager,
training is
given to
enhance
the skills
once again.
Experience is gained
through training now
implementation of the
training given
properly
After experiencing
10 years
experience as a
Kitchen Manager,
the post is to gain
the post of Sr.
Kitchen Manager
after
implementation of
the proper
organizational
skills including
dealing with the
customers and
completely
experienced.
After gaining a
longer
experience of
being both
assistant kitchen
manager and
kitchen
manager, if I
become
restaurant
manager’s
responsibility is
necessary as
during the term
of Senior
Kitchen
Manager,
assistance was
given to the
Restaurant

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manager in
terms of
administration.
Therefore, the
skills and
experience
would come in
use in a longer
term
Relevant
Is the goal in alignment with your
values and strengths?
Having the knack
of leadership and
love for Kitchen
activities, the
short term goal
fits the
aspirations.
After fulfilling the
goals of becoming
Assistant Kitchen
Manager, the
organizational
skills is developed
in me and now in
the position to
look after the
administration of
the Kitchen Work
- I have boasted
myself with
the qualities of
a leader and
now I have
gained
experience in
doing my
work. I have
the strength to
continue and
have the
capacity to
have problem
solving.
In ten years I will
become a Senior
Kitchen Manager
of a Hotel and with
experiences
leadership qualities
I will develop more
important qualities
to administer the
system and raise
the reputation of
the organization.
After gaining
many
experiences in
10 years, if I
have to look
forward, I
would
concentrate on
becoming
Restaurant
Manager to help
out with the
organizational
work of the
company.
Time-bound
What is the deadline?
Is the deadline realistic?
1 year is quite
realistic to
achieve training
Three to six years
As indicated by
the industry sector
Five years
Indicated by the
industry sector and
their goals and terms
10 years as pointed
out by the realistic
goals set out by
sector of Industry.
20 years to gain
knowledge
about the entire
work of the
organization
Final Goal
Starting the goal
by achieving the
post of Assistant
Kitchen Manager.
After Attaining
the post of
Assistant kitchen
Manager, now it is
time to become
the Kitchen
manager in the
To achieve the post of
the Kitchen Manager.
Sr. Kitchen
Manager in 10
years.
Restaurant
Manager in 15-
20 years

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Restaurant