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 Kitchen Manager at Diamond Bakery

  • West Bloomfield, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 1 day ago

If you have leadership experience, a passion for food quality, and a drive to keep a kitchen running smoothly, we want to hear from you....

Kitchen Manager

  • Northville, MI (6 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northville, MI (6 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area of a restaurant....

Kitchen Leader

  • West Bloomfield, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 06/18/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250526 StoreID 00720...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and...

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 15 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 - University of Michigan

  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 27 days ago

Monitor food quality and safety standards, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations....

Ann Arbor - Kitchen Lead

  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (15 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Birmingham - Kitchen Lead

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

quality and consistency Experience working with kitchen management tools What Perks You'll Get: We reward Hospitality!...

Kitchen Manager

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 60+ 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 Manager

  • Taylor, MI (24 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Taylor, MI (24 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures In conjunction...

Chef Manager

  • Chelsea, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chelsea, MI (20 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 90+ 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)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Romulus, MI (22 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 90+ 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...

Sous Chef

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

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Sous Chef to join our growing team in Detroit! About DO & CO: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Taylor, MI (24 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Taylor, MI (24 miles from South Lyon, MI)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in South Lyon, MI

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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
24.3%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
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 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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