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How much do commercial kitchen equipment project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for commercial kitchen equipment project manager in the United States is $98,070.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a commercial kitchen equipment project manager do?

A Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Manager oversees the planning, procurement, installation, and commissioning of equipment for commercial kitchens in settings such as restaurants, hotels, and institutions. They coordinate with clients, vendors, architects, and contractors to ensure the project meets specifications, stays on schedule, and remains within budget. Their responsibilities include managing timelines, resolving any on-site issues, and ensuring all equipment complies with safety and health regulations. They play a crucial role in delivering functional, efficient, and code-compliant commercial kitchens.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commercial kitchen equipment project manager?

To thrive as a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, knowledge of commercial kitchen design and equipment, and typically a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project), CAD design tools, and equipment specification databases is essential. Outstanding organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams, manage client expectations, and resolve issues quickly. These skills ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting client requirements and industry regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by commercial kitchen equipment project managers during project execution?

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating delivery schedules with construction timelines, managing changes in client requirements, and ensuring all equipment meets compliance standards. Effective communication with vendors, contractors, and kitchen staff is crucial to prevent delays and costly errors. Additionally, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail requires strong organizational skills and adaptability.

What is the difference between Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Manager vs Commercial Kitchen Installer?

AspectCommercial Kitchen Equipment Project ManagerCommercial Kitchen Installer
CredentialsProject management certifications, industry experienceTrade certifications, technical skills
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning, site supervisionOn-site installation and setup
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction firms, restaurant chainsInstallation companies, equipment suppliers
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on project oversight and coordinationFocuses on hands-on installation tasks

The Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of kitchen equipment projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. In contrast, the Commercial Kitchen Installer is responsible for the hands-on installation of equipment on-site. While both roles require industry knowledge, the project manager focuses on management and communication, whereas the installer emphasizes technical installation skills.

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Infographic showing various Commercial Kitchen Equipment Project Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $98,070 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician - Construction

Newark, NJ • On-site

OTG Management
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician

Join OTG as the Commercial Kitchen Equipment Service Technician now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, Healthcare, and a competitive 401k match.

OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 10 airports, OTG and its 5,000+ Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year.

By joining our team, you'll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry.

We transform airport experiences. You drive it.

Role and Responsibilities

Position Summary:

An OTG Commercial Kitchen Service Technician troubleshoots and fixes restaurant equipment. In this career, you repair a kitchen appliance and perform regular maintenance. Responsibilities include communicating with other food industry professionals and making sure cooking appliances work properly. Other duties include monitoring truck stock and ensuring necessary supplies make it from the warehouse to the kitchen. A Commercial Kitchen Service Technician will also keep a log of repairs and services needed, installs new kitchen equipment, maintains a neat and orderly workstation, and provides excellent customer service for restaurant professionals.

Responsibilities:

  • Install new commercial kitchen equipment to include dishwashers, conveyers, ovens, stoves, kettles, fryers, steamers, and ice machines.
  • Diagnose commercial cooking equipment performance through observation, testing, and setup.
  • Disassemble and re-assemble equipment to perform trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, and repair
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, gauges, and measuring equipment to perform service of unit.
  • Lift, carry, pull, and push components and/or equipment to test, setup, or maintain equipment.
  • Give and take written and verbal instructions.
  • Complete documents to verify work performed.
  • Work flexible hours as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • High school or equivalent
  • Burn and fire watch certificates a Plus
  • Knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical and copper work as it pertains to the new installation
  • Diagnostic ability as demonstrated through a minimum of 2 years' experience and/or training in commercial cooking equipment such as fryers, grills
  • Ability to competently use a variety of meters, measuring instruments, torches, and hand tools.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the customer.
  • Ability to work independently, under pressure, and without close supervision; willing and able to consistently work the schedule required by job demands.
  • Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying, etc.) regularly and up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, twist, grasp to perform essential job functions.
  • Ability to tolerate environmental conditions consisting of extreme heat, cold, noise, vibration, fumes, dust, and poor ventilation.

Interview location: Uptop Pizza Restaurant (Door 6, OTG table - Terminal C, near Baggage Claim #9) ; 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

OTG Concessions Management, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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