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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Chef Manager

  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
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  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • moments 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....

Kitchen Manager

  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Romulus, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 6 hours ago

As a Kitchen Manager you'll take charge of food production, staff management, and menu development, all while upholding our brand's culinary standards....

Kitchen Leader

  • Plymouth, MI (8 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MI (8 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 11 hours ago

WHAT YOULL DO In addition to following Chipotles policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and...

Ann Arbor - Kitchen Lead

  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (24 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

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

Birmingham - Kitchen Lead

  • Birmingham, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

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

Troy - Kitchen Lead

  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 1 day ago

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

Kitchen Manager Assistant (Full Time)

  • South Lyon, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI (16 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 2 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...

Kitchen Manager

  • Auburn Hills, MI (21 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (21 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 3 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 (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Taylor, MI (9 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 9 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...

Kitchen Manager

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

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

Senior Kitchen Manager

  • Sterling Heights, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during opening, mid or closing shifts....

Executive Sous Chef, Ford House

  • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Executive Sous Chef, Ford House Continental Services - Manager Grosse Pointe Shores MI Food and Beverage: Food/Beverage Management 0 1 day ago Executive Sous Chef at The Continental, a waterfront...

Culinary Director - Grosse Pointe

  • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (23 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 22 days ago

Culinary Director Position Summary Enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and wholesome culinary experiences! Our Culinary Directors provide balanced nutrition through...

Edibles Kitchen Manager

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

The Edibles Kitchen Manager will be hands-on and is responsible for overseeing and reporting on the company's infused products line while effectively administering the productivity, tracking, and compliance...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Westland, MI)
  • 26 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...

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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