Kitchen Manager Jobs in South Lyon, 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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Full-time or Part-time Brewery Cooks and Kitchen Lead Needed

  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 1 day ago

HOMES is a thriving community of food and beverage businesses in Ann Arbor, MI. We operate a nationally acclaimed production brewery, brewpub, commissary kitchen, coffee shop and roaster,...

Culinary Manager

  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Specific qualifications for the position include: Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred) Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service...

Chef Manager

  • Chelsea, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chelsea, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Join Our Team as a Chef Manager! Why You’ll Love Working Here: Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester. Wellness...

Food Production Manager

  • Romulus, MI (22 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (22 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 15 days ago

We have a hugely exciting opportunity for a Food Production Manager to join our DO & CO Family in Metro Detroit. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for working as part of a...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Birmingham, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Management Organizational Skills Safety and Hygiene Standards Interpersonal Skills Meat Butchery Conflict Resolution Ordering / Purchasing Training and Mentoring Vendor Management Financial Acumen...

Chef Manager

  • Ypsilanti, MI (16 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI (16 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 13 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

  • Southfield, MI (19 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (19 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 22 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....

Opening Executive Chef Partner

  • Birmingham, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 24 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....

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • South Lyon, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI
  • 26 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...

Sous Chef Sabia

  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 28 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....

Sous Chef

  • Romulus, MI (22 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (22 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 29 days ago

DO & CO is currently seeking Sous Chef to join its growing team. The ideal candidate leads the kitchen team in chef's absence. Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not...

Chef Manager

  • Saline, MI (21 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saline, MI (21 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior...

Kitchen Manager

  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (7 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ 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...

Sous Chef

  • Saline, MI (21 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saline, MI (21 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior...

Rusty Bucket Detroit-Executive Chef

  • Bloomfield, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bloomfield, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for South Lyon, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in South Lyon, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon, 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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