Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rochester Hills, 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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Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Sterling Heights, MI (11 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (11 miles from Rochester Hills, 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 (16 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, MI (16 miles from Rochester Hills, 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...

Kitchen Leader

  • Ferndale, MI (18 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ferndale, MI (18 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 04/10/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250317 StoreID 03603...

Chef Manager

  • Farmington, MI (20 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (20 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 10 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 (21 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (21 miles from Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 11 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...

Chef Manager

  • Southfield, MI (17 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI (17 miles from Rochester Hills, 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 Chef

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 30+ 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

  • Birmingham, MI (13 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI (13 miles from Rochester Hills, 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...

Executive Chef - DraftKings Sports & Social Troy

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 30+ 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

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

Ensure a balance of culinary creativity and cost-effective menu planning....

Sous Chef- Rusty Bucket Detroit

  • Bingham Farms, MI (15 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bingham Farms, MI (15 miles from Rochester Hills, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Rochester Hills, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Rochester Hills, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester Hills, 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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