Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pontiac, MI

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Kitchen Leader

  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 14 hours ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Chef Manager, Full-time

  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Chef Manager, Full-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Warren, OH (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to immediately fill the role ofChef...

Chef Manager

  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Chef Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago

development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food products Possesses a passion for sustainability Preferred Qualifications: Must have a working...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Culinary Manager

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 23 days ago

Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees Implementing...

Chef Manager

  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for menu development. Conduct research and development of new culinary trends and ideas for menus. Complete weekly production sheets. Step in as a working manager, leading by example....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Birmingham, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Development Compliance With Policies and Procedures Food Handler Certification Communication Skills Basic Knife Skills Teamwork ServSafe Certified Detail Oriented Prepping Ingredients Ability to work...

Sous Chef Sabia

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

The Sous Chef will also collaborate with the team to deliver an exceptional dining experience, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation while upholding Sabia's culinary standards....

Executive Chef - DraftKings Sports & Social Troy

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

DraftKings Sports & Social Troy is bringing the ultimate fan experience to Somerset Collection in Troy, MI. Don't miss a moment of the action with a huge 32-foot big screen media wall, and over 20...

Kitchen Manager

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific duties as a Restaurant Kitchen Manager will include: Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency Assisting...

Corporate Executive Chef

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

Proven track record in menu development, kitchen operations, and culinary team leadership. Strong knowledge of food trends, nutrition, sustainability, and dietary preferences....

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Pontiac, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Managers in Pontiac, MI
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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