Back of House / Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

401k matching

Free meals while working

Bonus pay

Paid training

Leadership training

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Woodburn is seeking a Back of House / Kitchen Director to lead the BOH team, partner with the Owner Operator, and ensure high-quality food and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee scheduling for 25+ staff, inventory, hiring and development, and lead monthly BOH leadership meetings while maintaining a positive, people-focused culture in Woodburn, Oregon.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of executive leadership experience in food service.
• Chick-fil-A experience is highly desirable.
• Full availability, Mon–Sat (open to close).
• Ability to communicate kitchen goals and success factors.
• Passionate about food safety.
• Mentor younger team members and promote development.
• Detailed, organized and process-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead with local Owner Operator to deliver high quality food.
• Schedule 25+ BOH team members weekly.
• Supervise ordering and inventory.
• Assist in hiring and development of BOH staff.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and cleaning are completed.
• Maintain food safety and quality.
• Lead monthly BOH leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with other department leaders in weekly meetings.

Skills

Executive leadership

Food safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Job description

We are hiring for the Back of House / Kitchen Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A Woodburn

Are you passionate about creating a positive and people-focused work environment? Do you thrive in a leadership role that values teamwork and development?

Join Chick-fil-A, Woodburn where you will have the opportunity to lead the Back of House / Kitchen. Working at Chick-fil-A Woodburn is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a caring and enthusiastic team that invests in its Team Members and the community.

The BOH / Kitchen Director partners with the Operator to manage all back of the house operations aligning with the restaurants Vision and Mission. The right candidate for this role will be passionate about consistently and efficiently delivering high quality food for our guests while developing the Back-of-House (BOH) Team.

Key Responsibilities

• As a member of the Leadership Team, you will partner directly with the local Owner Operator to deliver high quality food for our guests
• Responsible for weekly scheduling of 25+ BOH team members
• Responsible for supervising ordering and maintaining inventory
• Assist in the hiring and development process of BOH team members and leaders
• Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning are completed as scheduled
• Maintain a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety and quality
• Increase overall restaurant results, working cross-functionally with other department leaders through attending weekly meetings and setting high-level collaborative goals
• Lead monthly BOH leadership meetings

ScheduleExpectations

• Expected to work full-time and maintain an open availability to meet the needs of the business
• Expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in restaurant operations (hours subject to change based on business need)

Requirements:

• 2-3 Years of food service related Executive Leadership experience required
• Chick-fil-A experience highly desirable
• Full availability is required (Mon-Sat; open to close)
• Ability to effectively communicate all Kitchen related goals and success factors
• Passionate and knowledgeable about food safety
• Fun, outgoing, energetic personality
• High level of professional and personal accountability and ownership
• Ability and eagerness to mentor younger team members and to have a positive impact on their professional development
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Detailed, organized and process-oriented

Pay: From $52,000 to $82,000 annually with benefits

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for plan participants
• 401k matching
• Free meals while working
• Bonus pay
• Paid training
• Leadership training

Chick-fil-a Woodburn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

We look forward to reviewing your application!

I-5 at Woodburn at 300 S Woodland Ave, Woodburn, OR 97071, USA

Working at Chick-fil-A Woodburn is more than a job - it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Chick-fil-A Woodburn is a locally owned and operated franchise with a mission that includes being Woodburn's most caring company by investing in the future of our Team Members and giving back to our community.