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Kitchen Manager, Detroit

52K–62K
Onsite · Detroit, Michigan
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Dynamic Kitchen Manager leading culinary team overseeing daily kitchen operations. Responsible for food quality safety and customer satisfaction. Seeking proactive leader to drive efficiency and teamwork.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Supervise all kitchen activities including food preparation cooking and presentation to ensure consistency and quality standards
  • 2Manage inventory control monitoring stock levels ordering supplies and minimizing waste to optimize profitability
  • 3Oversee food safety protocols ensuring compliance with health regulations through regular inspections and staff training
  • 4Lead staff recruitment onboarding and development building a skilled culinary team
  • 5Coordinate with front-of-house management for smooth shift operations timely service and excellent customer experiences
  • 6Utilize POS systems like Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing cash handling and sales reconciliation
  • 7Conduct shift management including scheduling staff managing labor costs and resolving operational issues promptly

Requirements7

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons leading teams in casual dining or fast food environments
  • 3Proven ability to supervise teams effectively while fostering positive work environment
  • 4Familiarity with POS systems like Aloha POS or Micros POS
  • 5Strong understanding of restaurant management principles including budgeting profit and loss analysis
  • 6Excellent team leadership with experience in staff training interviewing potential hires and managing hospitality teams
  • 7Knowledge of catering operations or banquet experience preferred

Salary Insight

$52 - $62k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

Food PreparationCooking TechniquesKitchen ManagementInventory ControlFood Safety ManagementPOS SystemsBudgetingProfit & Loss AnalysisCost ControlStaff TrainingRecruitingCatering Operations
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