Top 169 Kitchen leader Jobs in Ann Arbor, Mi

Restaurant Manager HopCat
BarFly —Ann Arbor, MI
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Cook
Beztak —Ann Arbor, MI
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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13d
Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —Ann Arbor, MI
- $18.74 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Brighton, MI
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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23h
Shift Leader
Penn Station East Coast Subs —Ann Arbor, MI
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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KITCHEN CLEANER
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $42,473.60 - $44,969.60 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Key
Outback Steakhouse —Ann Arbor, MI
- Call employer
- Casual dining restaurant
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Dishwashers Needed!! - Plum Market
Plum Market —Ann Arbor, MI
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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8d
Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time
Whole Foods Market —Ann Arbor, MI
- $16.00 - $25.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Cook
Beztak Senior Living —Ann Arbor, MI
- Hospitality
- 1 year
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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District Chef
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC —Ypsilanti, MI
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Mid-level
10d
Production Cook - Plum Market Food Service Washtenaw County
Plum Market —Ann Arbor, MI
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Dishwasher
Beztak Senior Living —Ann Arbor, MI
- $16 an hour
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Kitchen Supervisor
Real Seafood Co —Ann Arbor, MI
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC —Ypsilanti, MI
- $18 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A —Ann Arbor, MI
- $20 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Ann Arbor, MI
- Part-time
- No education required
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
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Home Health Aide
Avalon Housing —Ann Arbor, MI
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- Driver's License
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Executive Chef
The Dixboro Project —Ann Arbor, MI
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Leader
Chipotle —Canton, MI
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Restaurant Manager HopCat

BarFly -
Ann Arbor, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Leadership training provided
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Employee onboarding
Hospitality business promotion
Reputation management
Food safety management
Process audits
Loyalty marketing
Hospitality industry recruitment experience
Team leadership
Table assignment
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Sanitation
Team scheduling
Mid-level
Cost control
Leadership development
Team development
Developing staff training programs as a food service manager
Financial operations management
Hospitality industry experience
Decision making
Bar management
Fundraising
Managing events in a senior hospitality management role
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Front desk
New hire orientation
Financial performance measurement
Leadership development programs

Full Job Description

Restaurant Manager HopCat

Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonus + Benefits

Lead a Restaurant. Own a Business. Build Your Career.

At HopCat, we believe great restaurants are built by leaders who take ownership.

Our Restaurant Managers don't just manage shiftsthey own a department, develop people, improve systems, and drive measurable business results. Every manager is entrusted with an Area of Responsibility (AOR) that allows them to specialize, make an impact, and prepare for future leadership opportunities.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have real influence over your restaurantnot just another set of keyswe'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll work alongside the General Manager to lead daily operations while taking ownership of one key area of the business.

Responsibilities include:

Leading daily restaurant operations and peak-volume shifts
Hiring, coaching, developing, and recognizing team members
Delivering outstanding guest experiences
Managing labor, staffing, and financial performance
Maintaining operational excellence, food safety, and cleanliness
Driving accountability through coaching and follow-up
Using operational metrics to improve results
Building future leaders within your department
Leading one assigned Area of Responsibility

Area of Responsibility (AOR) Ownership

Each Restaurant Manager owns one of the restaurant's core business functions. While every manager supports the entire operation, each becomes the subject matter expert and leader for one department. Areas of Responsibility include:

Hospitality Manager - Own the guest experience from arrival to departure by leading service standards, hospitality coaching, mystery shop performance, guest recovery, and online reputation management.
Server Manager - Develop the server team through scheduling, staffing, quarterly one-on-ones, department meetings, hospitality coaching, mystery shop action plans, and accountability for maintaining a 4.6+ Google rating and outstanding service execution.
Front Desk Manager - Lead the host team while owning reservations, waitlist accuracy, front desk organization, guest flow, scheduling, staffing, and first impressions.
Bar & Beverage Program Manager - Lead one of the industry's most respected craft beer and beverage programs by developing bartenders, managing staffing, controlling beer and liquor costs, executing beverage standards, and maintaining bar excellence.
Beer Program Manager - Own weekly beer ordering, beer education, craft beer promotions, inventory communication, and ongoing team education through weekly beer pre-shift meetings.
Training Manager - Build great teams through structured onboarding, weekly training communication, ExpandShare completion, Restaurant365 training documentation, and ongoing coaching that keeps every team member improving.
Events & Reservations Manager - Coordinate private events and large-party reservations from inquiry through execution while ensuring exceptional guest communication, flawless event execution, and strong financial performance.
Marketing Manager - Grow your restaurant's presence in the community by maintaining in-store marketing, building relationships with local businesses, coordinating fundraising partnerships, and executing local marketing initiatives.
Off-Premise Manager - Own the takeout and delivery business by improving order accuracy, organizing expo operations, coaching team members, and enhancing the off-premise guest experience.
Rewards Manager - Lead guest loyalty initiatives by increasing Rewards participation, coaching servers and bartenders, monitoring enrollment performance, and ensuring promotional execution throughout the restaurant.
Utility Manager - Lead the Prep, Dish, and Utility teams by maintaining staffing, scheduling, training completion, sanitation standards, and operational support systems that keep the kitchen running efficiently.

Leadership Expectations

Every Restaurant Manager is expected to:

Write weekly schedules for their department
Evaluate Top Performers and Development Opportunities
Maintain proper staffing levels and hiring plans
Conduct quarterly one-on-one conversations
Lead recurring department meetings
Establish weekly team focuses and action plans
Monitor department-specific performance metrics
Complete operational audits and follow through on improvements
Develop future leaders within their department
Partner with the General Manager to improve overall restaurant performance

What We're Looking For

Previous restaurant management experience preferred
Experience leading high-volume teams
Strong communication and coaching skills
Passion for hospitality and developing people
Organized, accountable, and results-driven
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
Financial awareness, including labor and cost management
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Why HopCat?

Real Ownership - Every manager leads a departmentnot just a shift.
Career Growth - Our management structure is designed to prepare leaders for Senior Manager, General Manager, and Area Director opportunities.
Leadership Development - You'll receive regular coaching, leadership training, and opportunities to expand your responsibilities as you grow.

Competitive Benefits

Competitive salary
Quarterly performance bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Dining discounts
Leadership development and ongoing training
Internal promotion opportunities

Our Values

Everything we do is built around five core values:

Respect
Accountability
Passion
Teamwork
Integrity

If you're ready to lead people, own results, and grow your career with one of the Midwest's premier restaurant brands, we'd love to hear from you.

Better Every Day. Stronger Together. Lead Where It Counts.

Apply today and start building your future with HopCat.

BarFly is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We know that diverse, talented and dedicated individuals are critical to our success, so we look for veterans and people from various backgrounds not just because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's good for our business. We accept, celebrate and support the differences of people because it makes our team, the experience at our restaurants and the communities in which we operate better.

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Brand: BarFly
Address: 311 Maynard Ave Ann Arbor, MI - 48104
Property Description: HopCat Ann Arbor
Property Number: 9

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