Kitchen Manager

Bavarian Inn Restaurant; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Management bonus

BCBS medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Free meals

Job summary

Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth, MI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our busy, high-volume kitchen. You’ll train team members, plan daily production, and uphold the quality of our Family Style Chicken Dinners.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll work alongside the Kitchen Leadership Team, handle scheduling and staffing, and ensure food safety and consistent execution during all service periods.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to coach, develop, motivate, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive environment.
• Strong practical cooking skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop team members with structured program to build culinary skills and consistency.
• Coordinate production, staffing, and daily priorities based on guest volume.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, and safety, ensuring standardized recipes.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership training

Culinary skills

Planning & organization

Communication & teamwork

Food safety (ServSafe)

Job description

JOIN OUR KITCHEN LEADERSHIPTEAM!

KITCHEN MANAGER

WAGE: $23–$25/HR BASED ONEXPERIENCE | FULL-TIME: 40–45 HRS/WEEK

Are you a hands-on kitchenleader who enjoys developing people, staying ahead of the rush, and making sure every meal is prepared the right way?

Bavarian Inn Restaurant ishiring a Kitchen Manager to help lead our busy, high-volume kitchen operation!From training team members and planning daily food production to maintainingthe quality of our famous Family Style Chicken Dinners, you'll play animportant role in creating the memorable dining experiences our guests know andlove.

Reporting to our KitchenDivision Manager, you'll work alongside our Kitchen Leadership Team to keep ourspecialized kitchen teams organized, prepared, and working together. This is anactive, working management position! You'll regularly work on our kitchen foodlines, assist with cooking and service, and lead by example while supportingyour team's success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Training & TeamDevelopment

• Partnerwith kitchen leadership to develop and implement a structured trainingprogram that builds culinary skills, confidence, and consistency acrosskitchen teams.
• Helpestablish clear training procedures, skill expectations, and methods forevaluating team member progress.
• Providehands-on training, coaching, and ongoing feedback to strengthenperformance and promote accountability.

Planning & KitchenOperations

• Workwith kitchen leadership to coordinate food production, staffing needs, anddaily priorities based on anticipated guest volume.
• Anticipateoperational needs and prepare for busy meal periods, special events, andchanging business demands.
• Regularlywork alongside team members on kitchen food lines, stepping into cookingand service positions as needed to maintain efficient operations.

Food Quality & Consistency

• Monitorfood preparation and service to maintain standards for flavor,temperature, portioning, and presentation.
• Ensurestandardized recipes, food safety procedures, and sanitation standards areconsistently followed.
• Addressquality concerns promptly through coaching, problem-solving, andcontinuous improvement.

Additional LeadershipResponsibilities

• Shareresponsibility for team supervision, performance management, scheduling,and staffing decisions with the Kitchen Leadership Team.
• Maintaina safe, clean, organized, and productive kitchen environment.
• Fostera positive team culture built on Trust, Respect, Optimism, and Fun.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience: 4+ years kitchen managementor supervisory experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, or high-volumefood production environment.
• Leadership& Training: Ability to coach, develop, motivate, and hold team members accountable whilemaintaining a positive, team-focused environment.
• CulinaryKnowledge: Strong practical cooking skills, familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment,and a commitment to consistent food quality.
• Planning& Organization: Ability to anticipate operational needs, coordinate production and staffingpriorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication& Teamwork: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively withfellow managers and team members.
• FoodSafety: Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. ServSafe Managercertification required within 30 days of hire.
• PhysicalRequirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, regularly work in activekitchen stations, and lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Availability: Ability to work 40–45 hoursper week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Competitivehourly wage with overtime opportunities
• Managementbonus and incentive opportunities
• BlueCross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental,vision, disability, and life insurance options
• 401(k)retirement plan with company matching
• PaidTime Off
• Freemeals during scheduled shifts
• Freewaterpark access
• Generousteam member discounts
• Tuitionreimbursement up to $10,000
• Referralbonuses up to $1,000 per eligible referral
• Opportunitiesfor professional development and advancement

BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANT, 713 SMAIN STREET, FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734

Enter using marked “TeamMember Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building

Create Enjoyable Experiences,from our kitchen to every table!