Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ypsilanti, 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 Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • South Lyon, MI (16 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI (16 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 6 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 (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 6 days ago

You'll craft exciting menus, maintain high food quality and safety standards, foster a positive work atmosphere, and deliver exceptional customer service....

Sous Chef Sabia

  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 8 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 (14 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (14 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 9 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...

Culinary Director

  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 9 days ago

When you work at Clarendale Ann Arbor, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Chef Manager

  • Saline, MI (10 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saline, MI (10 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 13 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...

Executive Chef

  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Join our EPIC Culinary team at WellBridge of Novi! Our Executive Chefs oversee our culinary teams and strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority. Our...

Kitchen Manager

  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Novi, MI (19 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 16 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 (10 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Saline, MI (10 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 21 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...

GHM Executive Chef - The Henry Hotel, Dearborn, MI

  • Dearborn, MI (23 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI (23 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 25 days ago

The Henry, an Autograph Collection hotel, brings the best of Michigan to life through art-inspired design and premium amenities. Our lobby, guest rooms, and event spaces feature a thoughtfully...

Banquet Sous Chef

  • Plymouth, MI (11 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI (11 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 26 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs Overseeing food preparation Checking quality of food deliveries...

Executive Chef

  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Greenwood Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott...

Executive Sous Chef, The Vanguard Hotel, Ann Arbor MI

  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Executive Sous Chef for the The Vanguard Hotel, Ann Arbor MI...

Kitchen Leader

  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (12 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 01/22/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250106 StoreID 01158...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Taylor, MI (18 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Taylor, MI (18 miles from Ypsilanti, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurants overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General...

Demographic Data for Ypsilanti, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Ypsilanti, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti, 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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