Restaurant Operations Management Jobs in Michigan
Restaurant Operations Management jobs in Michigan are actively in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in full-service dining groups, quick-service chains, and hospitality-driven hotel and casino properties across seniority levels from shift supervisor through regional director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where established operators like Little Caesars Enterprises, Darden Restaurants, and Aramark maintain significant management footprints. The most sought-after specialties include multi-unit oversight, food cost control, and kitchen systems compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for exceptional Food Department Managers to join Meijer, with opportunities within East and West Grand Rapids!
We offer great benefits that start on day 1 - medical, dental, vision, team member discount, weekly pay, and more!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. The leader will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The Department Manager will direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Department Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant Operations Management Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's11

- Taco Bell3

- Sweetgreen3

- Sodexo2

- Blake's Orchard2

Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage14
- Retail2
- Education1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant operations management jobs across Michigan.
- Two or more years of restaurant management experience in a Michigan food service environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor scheduling, and inventory control
- ServSafe Manager certification recognized under Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development standards
- Experience leading teams of ten or more hourly employees across multiple shifts
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and restaurant operations software platforms
- Strong knowledge of Michigan food safety regulations and local health department inspection requirements
Restaurant Operations Management Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant operations management in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers expect a combination of hands-on service experience and formal food safety credentials. A ServSafe Manager certification, which aligns with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development food handler training standards, is the baseline credential for management-track roles. Associate or bachelor's degrees in hospitality management, business, or culinary arts strengthen applications, but many Michigan operators promote internally from assistant manager and shift lead positions based on performance.
How much do restaurant operations managements make in Michigan?
Restaurant operations managements in Michigan earn a median of about $60,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,600 for the lowest 10% to over $93,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire restaurant operations managements in Michigan?
Employers hiring restaurant operations managements in Michigan right now include Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Sweetgreen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Michigan's mix of corporate dining accounts, regional casual-dining chains, and large casino resort properties creates consistent demand for experienced operations managers across a range of employer types.
Which Michigan cities have the most restaurant operations management jobs?
Detroit, Armada, and Saint Joseph lead Michigan for restaurant operations management openings. Detroit drives volume through its dense urban dining scene, hotel-casino complexes, and large-scale corporate food service accounts, while Grand Rapids reflects a growing independent restaurant market and convention-focused hospitality sector, and Lansing draws steady demand from institutional dining and state government campus food service contracts.
Are there remote restaurant operations management jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant operations management openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of the role. The portions of the work most likely to be handled remotely include scheduling, vendor coordination, and administrative reporting rather than floor-level operations or direct team supervision.
How can I get hired as a restaurant operations management in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an assistant manager or shift supervisor role at a Michigan quick-service or casual-dining chain, where structured management training programs replace degree requirements. Large Michigan operators, including casino resort dining divisions and university food service contractors at institutions like Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, run associate manager pipelines that accept candidates without prior management titles. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification before applying gives candidates a concrete, recognized credential that separates them from other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant operations management jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to restaurant operations management jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across dining concepts, food service management firms, and hospitality groups. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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