Top 67 Of culinary operations Jobs in Canton, Mi

Director of Culinary Operations
THE ELIA GROUP LLC —Birmingham, MI
- $120,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Culver's General Manager
Culver's (UPH) —Ann Arbor, MI
- $65,000 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Dining Room Manager
Birmingham Athletic Club —Bloomfield Hills, MI
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Manager and Pizza Master
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza —Wixom, MI
- $48,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Profit sharing
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Director of Restaurants
Marriott International, Inc —Dearborn, MI
- $83,000 - $109,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Life Cafe Assistant Lead
Life Time —Canton, MI
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
Dishwasher
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center —Plymouth, MI
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
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Kitchen Manager
Carrabba's Italian Grill —Canton, MI
- Bilingual
- Hospitality
- Casual dining restaurant
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Executive Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Detroit, MI
- $124,232 - $164,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Romulus, MI
- $60,669 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Restaurant Manager
Yard House —Livonia, MI
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Food Service Assistant
Northridge Church —Plymouth, MI
- Part-time
- Sales
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b)
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Detroit, MI
- $67,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Restaurant Operations Manager
First Watch Restaurants, Inc. —Allen Park, MI
- Up to $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
Aventura —Ann Arbor, MI
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Chef
MARCUS SAMUELSSON RESTAURANT GROUP —Detroit, MI
- $95,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Public speaking
- English
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Assistant Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Detroit, MI
- $26.54 - $32.69 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Steward- The Vanguard Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI
Hotel Equities —Ann Arbor, MI
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook
Lake Forest Golf Club —Ann Arbor, MI
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Director of Culinary Operations

THE ELIA GROUP LLC -
Birmingham, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $155,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Team leadership
Kitchen cost control
Restaurant cost management
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Standard operating procedures drafting

Full Job Description

Position Description:

Company Summary

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Job Summary

The Director of Culinary Operations is responsible for ensuring flawless execution of all heart-of-house (HOH) operations across the company’s multi-venue portfolio. This role emphasizes operational excellence, driving consistency, accountability, team performance, and profitability. The Director of Culinary Operations translates strategy into action by building scalable systems, strengthening leadership teams, and maintaining rigorous operational standards across the portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Culinary Standards & Brand Consistency

Create, own and enforce all culinary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the portfolio.
Ensure consistent execution of recipes, prep systems, plating standards, portion control, and presentation.
Conduct structured culinary audits and quality reviews at all locations.
Partner with Executive Chefs to maintain menu integrity and execution standards.
Drive continuous improvement in kitchen workflows and production efficiency.

Operational Controls & Cost Discipline

Implement and enforce rigorous cost-control systems, including:

o Weekly inventory counts

o Daily protein counts

o Waste logs

o Recipe costing and yield verification

o Opening & closing checklists (Jolt or equivalent system)

Monitor and analyze food cost trends and implement corrective action plans.
Develop and standardize prep pars, ordering systems, and inventory management frameworks.
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement measurable improvements.

Labor Optimization & Productivity

Develop labor models and kitchen staffing frameworks that balance excellence with profitability.
Oversee scheduling discipline and productivity benchmarks across venues.
Establish clear kitchen KPIs, including:

o Food cost targets

o Labor percentages

o Ticket times

o Waste reduction

o Inventory variance thresholds

Hold Executive Chefs and BOH leaders accountable for financial performance and execution discipline.

Leadership Development & Accountability

Build structured development programs for Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and BOH leadership.
Establish clear performance expectations and evaluation frameworks.
Create succession planning systems for key kitchen leadership roles.
Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Provide direct coaching to underperforming culinary leaders and implement corrective plans where necessary.

Systems, Scalability & Growth

Design scalable culinary systems to support new openings and expansion.
Lead operational readiness planning for new restaurant launches.
Standardize training materials, prep guides, recipe manuals, and execution playbooks.
Ensure seamless replication of brand standards across all current and future venues.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all jurisdictions.
Conduct internal compliance audits and corrective action follow-ups.
Maintain ServSafe and health department excellence standards.

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

10+ years of multi-unit restaurant operations leadership experience (fine dining preferred).
Proven track record of implementing and enforcing SOPs across multiple locations.
Strong financial acumen, including deep expertise in food cost management and kitchen labor modeling.
Demonstrated success driving measurable performance improvements in multi-venue environments.
Strong systems-builder with a structured, analytical, process-oriented mindset.
Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to coach, correct, and elevate kitchen leadership teams.
Ability to drive operational discipline without compromising culinary excellence or guest experience.

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Discount
401K
PTO

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand for a prolonged period, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise and activity level in the work environment is typically high. You may be required to carry glassware, alcohol, cases of beer, etc. and use knives and other kitchen tools.

Stamina and Endurance: Ability to stand and move for extended periods while overseeing kitchen operations, attending meetings, or during large-scale events.
Mobility: Flexibility to move between kitchens, dining areas, and other facilities to monitor operations, conduct inspections, and address issues.
Strength: Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies, equipment, or inventory, typically up to 30-50 pounds, if needed.
Manual Dexterity: Skill in handling kitchen tools and equipment, when necessary, particularly during menu development or quality checks.
Good Vision and Hearing: Essential for monitoring kitchen safety, food presentation, and communicating with staff across busy and loud environments.
Calm Under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions during peak times or operational challenges.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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