Kitchen Manager Jobs in Michigan

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 - Atwater Brewery

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 13 hours ago

They manage the food quality program, food inventory, order from multiple vendors and oversee menu changes....

CHEF MANAGER- Campus Dining- SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY- Spring Arbor, MI

  • Spring Arbor, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Spring Arbor, MI
  • 14 hours 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
  • 23 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 23 hours 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 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 2 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...

Kitchen Leader

  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Orion, MI
  • 3 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 03/08/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 02639...

Executive Sous Chef (Corporate Dining) - MI

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 3 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...

Senior Area Executive Chef

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

Incentives Relocation Assistance is available to any of the 5 states What You'll Do ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality manage food costing, controls and compliance...

Kitchen Manager

  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 3 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
  • 4 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI
  • 4 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 Sous Chef - Ford House

  • MI
  • 5 days ago
  • MI
  • 5 days ago

Executive Sous Chef - Ford House Department: Ford House 800425 Employment Type: Full Time Location: Ford House Reporting To: Abbey Boyer Description Executive Sous Chef at The Continental, a...

EXECUTIVE CHEF - K12 Novi Schools, Novi, MI

  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago

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

Healthcare Chef Manager- Detroit, MI

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

Pay Grade: 13 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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