Kitchen Manager
Hybrid (Detroit, MI)$65k - $80kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, ensuring a smooth, high-quality dining experience. Oversees daily kitchen activities, food preparation, cooking, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
- Supervise food prep and cooking
- Check food plating and temperature
- Establish portion sizes
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
- Maintain all kitchen equipment in good working order
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices
- Keep weekly and monthly cost reports, manage food costs in line with company goals
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
- Set and maintain pars
- Minimize food waste
- Consistently manage staff to higher levels of productivity and efficiency
Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef
- Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
- Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Passion for hospitality and a desire to grow within the industry
- Certification from a culinary school or a degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
- Must have a Food Handler’s Card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification if required by law (certifications differ per state)
Skills
Required:Kitchen management
Benefits
- Employee meal discounts
- Health benefits (for full-time employees)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Fixins
Soul Kitchen
Fixins is a full service soul food restaurant that celebrates the history and traditions of African American culture in an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone!
soul foodrestaurantAfrican American culture
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