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

  • Madison Heights, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 3 days 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...

Chef Manager

  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 8 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 (Corporate Dining) - MI

  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Eurest Salary Range: $70000 - $75000 / year Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Work Schedule: M-F 6am-4pm As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a...

Opening Executive Chef Partner

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

Additional Details: This is a full-time position, that will work out a Heirloom Hospitality Group's corporate office until transitioning to the new restaurant opening in late summer 2025....

Executive Chef

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

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

Executive Sous Chef (Corporate Dining) - MI

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 10 days ago

Salary Range: $70000 - $75000 / year Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Work Schedule: M-F 6am-4pm As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a...

Kitchen Manager

  • Clinton Township, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Managers Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and...

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • South Lyon, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Starting wage up to: $19.20/hr. with experience Food Lovers Unite! Busch's is HIRING and we want you! Love food, fun, and fabulous people? Join our family-owned Michigan team and cook up a career...

EXECUTIVE CHEF - K12 Novi Schools, Novi, MI

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

Two plus years of culinary/kitchen management experience, (with catering experience preferred)....

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Troy, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Troy, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 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...

Sous Chef Sabia

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 14 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)
  • 15 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 15 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...

Sous Chef- Big Rock Italian Chop House

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

Other duties include menu planning, preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll, food costs, and other records....

Sous Chef

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

Job Requirements * Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant * Strong passion for culinary excellence,...

Sous Chef, Culinary Expeditor

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

Sous Chef, Culinary Expeditor Department: Co-Cuisine Production Allocate 800009 Employment Type: Full Time Location: Co - Cuisine Reporting To: Robert O'Hara Description The Culinary Expeditor is...

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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
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
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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