Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dearborn Heights, 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

  • Plymouth, MI (14 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MI (14 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 17 hours ago

Foster a positive team environment Qualifications Proven experience and track record as a kitchen manager, chef, or assistant kitchen manager. Strong knowledge of food cost and overall P&L....

Kitchen Leader

  • Canton, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 08/19/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250804 StoreID 04211...

Kitchen Manager, Mike's Pizza, Little Caesars Arena

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 2 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team....

Kitchen Manager Mikes Pizza

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 4 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team....

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • Canton, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Canton, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 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...

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

  • Livonia, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Managers Career Development Opportunities What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members and day-to-day execution for dish, prep and line stations Adhere to policies...

Kitchen Manager

  • Livonia, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago

You will partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to drive operational excellence and growth, while coaching and inspiring our team members to ensure high food quality and a first-class guest...

Kitchen Manager Mike's Pizza

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team....

Culinary Supervisor - North End Club

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Delaware North at Little Caesars Arena 2645 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 Regional Office Managed By Delaware North Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Kitchen Manager

  • Auburn Hills, MI (24 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (24 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details This position is responsible for the execution of high quality food production in accordance with kitchen standards set forth by our Culinary Team....

Executive Sous Chef

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Development Communication Problem Solving Training and Development 300+ Covers Per Night Attention to Detail Kitchen Management Menu Planning Team Management Time Management Advanced Knife Skills Team...

Kitchen Manager - Marriott Detroit Metro Airport

  • Romulus, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (7 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Menu Planning & Quality Control: Assist in menu development, including seasonal updates and special event menus. Ensure food quality meets or exceeds brand standards and guest expectations....

Culinary Supervisor - Bells Taphouse

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 14 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a seasonal Culinary Supervisor to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an experienced...

Suites Culinary Supervisor, Little Caesars Arena

  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (11 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI)
  • 20 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a full-time and part-time Culinary Supervisor to join our team at [UNIT] in [CITY, STATE]. Our ideal Culinary Supervisor is an experienced...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Dearborn Heights, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Dearborn Heights, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.6%
High School or GED
24.2%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
6.4%
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 Dearborn Heights, 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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