Kitchen Manager Jobs in Westland, 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 (14 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (14 miles from Westland, 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 (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northville, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 9 days ago

management role Culinary degree preferred Proficient in evaluating food quality and presentation Effective communication with team, guests, and leadership Experience managing and developing kitchen...

Kitchen Leader

  • West Bloomfield, MI (14 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (14 miles from Westland, 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 - Fox Theater

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 11 days ago

management role Culinary degree preferred Proficient in evaluating food quality and presentation Effective communication with team, guests, and leadership Experience managing and developing kitchen...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Livonia, MI (2 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (2 miles from Westland, 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...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, 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....

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, 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...

Club Level Culinary Supervisor

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 18 days ago

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Club Level Culinary Supervisor, Little Caesars Arena

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 18 days ago

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

Executive Sous Chef - University of Michigan

  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 27 days ago

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

Culinary Supervisor, Little Caesars Arena

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Culinary Supervisor

  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI (15 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

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Kitchen Coordinator

  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

Ann Arbor - Kitchen Lead

  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Westland, MI

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Westland, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Westland, 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 Westland, 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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