Kitchen Manager
Sparkies Kitchen and Bar
Kitchen Manager
Full Time • Sparkies Kitchen and Bar
Kitchen Manager
About Us
Suser Restaurant Group is comprised of Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, and Union 212 Banquet Hall, located in the lakes area of Oakland County. We invite you to join our talented team that is committed to providing amazing food and service to our guests — whom we treat like family.
Suser Restaurant Group is comprised of Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, and Union 212 Banquet Hall, located in the lakes area of Oakland County. We invite you to join our talented team that is committed to providing amazing food and service to our guests — whom we treat like family.
The Role
The Kitchen Manager is a key leader within Suser Restaurant Group, responsible for overseeing all back of house operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and cleanliness across our kitchens. This role requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, develops their team, and takes ownership of the kitchen from prep through service. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to excellence, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
The Kitchen Manager is a key leader within Suser Restaurant Group, responsible for overseeing all back of house operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and cleanliness across our kitchens. This role requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, develops their team, and takes ownership of the kitchen from prep through service. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to excellence, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily back of house operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality service throughout every shift
- Lead, coach, train, and develop the kitchen team, creating an environment where hard work, growth, and achievement are recognized and rewarded
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all menu items
- Ensure all health code requirements, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies are followed at all times
- Manage food and labor costs, monitoring waste, controlling portions, and maximizing efficiency without compromising quality
- Create and manage prep lists, line schedules, and station assignments to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for every service
- Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory management, building strong relationships with vendors and ensuring the freshest ingredients are always on hand
- Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, seasonal specials, and new item rollouts
- Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment, reporting any issues promptly and ensuring proper preventative maintenance is performed
- Manage kitchen staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while controlling labor costs
- Conduct regular line checks before service to ensure all stations are properly stocked, organized, and ready
- Enforce proper food rotation, labeling, and storage procedures at all times
- Recruit, interview, and onboard new kitchen team members as needed
- Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture that reflects the values of Suser Restaurant Group
What We're Looking For
- 2-3 years of kitchen management or chef experience in a full-service restaurant environment
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, techniques, ingredients, and equipment
- Solid understanding of food and labor cost management, inventory control, and ordering
- Current knowledge of food safety regulations, health codes, and sanitation best practices
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence and make sound decisions under pressure
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Passion for food, hospitality, and developing the next generation of culinary talent
We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- Real opportunities for growth and advancement
- A supportive team culture built on respect, accountability, and collaboration
This Is More Than a Job.
It's an opportunity to lead a kitchen you're proud of — developing talented cooks, putting out exceptional food, and building a team culture that shows in every dish. At Suser Restaurant Group, great leaders are given the tools, support, and autonomy to make a real impact. If you're ready to take ownership of the kitchen and grow with a team that genuinely loves what they do, we want to hear from you. Join us at Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, and Union 212 Banquet Hall — apply today!
It's an opportunity to lead a kitchen you're proud of — developing talented cooks, putting out exceptional food, and building a team culture that shows in every dish. At Suser Restaurant Group, great leaders are given the tools, support, and autonomy to make a real impact. If you're ready to take ownership of the kitchen and grow with a team that genuinely loves what they do, we want to hear from you. Join us at Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, and Union 212 Banquet Hall — apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Mission
" Welcome neighbours and friends, we are proud of our team and community and our food and service reflects the warmth and compassion that we extend to our guests. We strive to stay on trend and welcome comments that will help us grow. Growth only occurs with nourishment!. "
Vision
To be recognized as a progressive leader in our industry that is reflected by our commitment to our team, giving them the proper tools in their pursuit of excellence and a trusted source of hospitality and responsibility to our community.
Food & Drink
" We are singularly focused on creating unique and satisfying dishes and drinks by using time tested recipes and the skills of our Culinary and Bar staff. We take great pride in every plate and glass we put out to the public and will always strive to be the place that our community thinks of first when deciding where to go for the evening!
Community
"And last but not least, Suser Restaurant Group is committed to “Giving Back: to our Local community. Through our “Dining for Dollars Programs” and other venues, we have given back Tens of Thousands of Dollars to Local Schools, Families in need, Community Outreach Programs and many more worthy organizations. We feel it is our responsibility to be a big part of the community that has contributed so much of our success since opening our doors in 2003."
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Health Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription
Management: Health, Dental, Vision after 60 days.
Full Time Employees: Health Benefit program.
Full Time Employees: Health Benefit program.
Paid Vacation/Paid Time Off Program
Salaried are eligible for 1 week of Vacation after 6 months and 2 weeks after 1 year of Service.
Vacation time available steadily increases over your length of Employment.
Vacation time available steadily increases over your length of Employment.
Education Reimbursement
After 90 days. Must be in restaurant Field and based on GPA. Up to $500.00 per semester.
Career Guidance
We encourage all of our team members who want to make a career in our field to explore the many opportunities we have for career advancement.
Team Recognition & Engagement Program
Benefit from the Employee Recognition and Rewards Platform with Bucketlist Rewards. Bucketlist Rewards makes it easy and fun to recognize and reward one another for milestones, achievements, and a job well done.
Bucketlist enables companies to reward employees the way they actually want. With Bucketlist you can recognize and reward your colleagues for the great work taking place and help them achieve what matters most in life.
The goal is to help build a great culture, increase recognition and make the organization into an amazing place to work.
Bucketlist enables companies to reward employees the way they actually want. With Bucketlist you can recognize and reward your colleagues for the great work taking place and help them achieve what matters most in life.
The goal is to help build a great culture, increase recognition and make the organization into an amazing place to work.
Restaurant Discounts
50% discount on employee meals and 20% discount when dining in or carryout at all our concepts.
Sparkies Kitchen & Bar, Stella's Table, Union 212 and Street Side Cafe.
401K Program
All employees are eligible for our Company Matched 401k and Roth 401k program.
Company matches vest once contributions are made.
Investments are handled by John Hancock
Must be 18 years old to participate and have 6 months of service.
Weekly Paychecks
Get Paid every week on Friday!