Back of the House/Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A; Old Bridge Circle (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Closed Sundays

Direct Operator Work

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

401k Retirement

Tuition Assistance

College Scholarships

Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in New Jersey seeks an ambitious Back of House Director to lead kitchen operations, driving food safety, quality, prep, inventory, and cost controls while mentoring the Kitchen Team. This hands-on role emphasizes Operational Excellence and strong team leadership.

The position offers flexible hours and Sundays off, with competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k plan. A values-driven leader will align with Chick-fil-A's culture and guest focus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of kitchen management experience.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Open availability.
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational excellence, overseeing all BOH areas to produce remarkable food quality.
• Manage a team of 30+, build a high-performance team, and coach leaders for Back of House.
• Increase profitability by implementing procedures to reduce costs, improve productivity, and manage lean inventory.
• Maintain a work environment that ensures food & team safety.
• Increase restaurant results by collaborating with other department leaders and setting high-level goals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Operations understanding

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an ambitious and caring Back of House Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A. This “hands-on” management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly-esteemed restaurant chain in the nation. The BOH Director is responsible for overseeing all operational activities associated with the kitchen areas of the restaurant. The BOH Director executes daily excellence across a full spectrum of operational activities at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. The BOH Director primarily focuses on Food Safety, Quality and Prep, Truck Ordering and Inventory, Cleanliness, Food Cost and Profitability, and Preparing fresh great tasting food in a timely manner. The Director of the BOH sets the standard for “Operational Excellence” in the kitchen and leads by example while mentoring and developing the Kitchen Team.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Flexible Hours - We understand you may have commitments to family, friends, school, or sports teams, and we’ll do our best to arrange your work schedule around them.
• Closed Sundays - All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays, giving you a day off to spend with family and friends.
• Work Directly with a Chick-fil-A Operator - The Operator is an independent businessperson responsible for the restaurant's operation, investing time in employees to teach them valuable business skills for the future.
• Competitive Pay - In addition to a competitive paycheck, you’ll work in a supportive environment where you’ll gain valuable business and interpersonal skills.
• Benefits - Medical insurance and 401k retirement plans are available. We also offer 100% paid college tuition for online degrees with Point University, college scholarships, a referral bonus, and a 90% meal discount while working.
• Opportunities - We provide advancement opportunities through training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Great Work Environment - At Chick-fil-A, Operators see team members as more than just employees; they’re valued members of each restaurant. Our high retention rate shows that team members enjoy working at Chick-fil-A.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver operational excellence, working through all areas of BOH to ensure production of remarkable food quality
• Manage team of 30+, continue to build high-performance team, identifying and coaching leaders for Back of House and holding team accountable to high standards.
• Increase profitability through implementing procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, and managing lean inventory systems.
• Maintain a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety
• Increase overall restaurant results, working cross-functionally with other department leaders through attending weekly meetings and setting high-level collaborative goals

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years of Kitchen Management experience
• Must have a strong understanding of kitchen operations
• ServSafe Certified (preferred)
• Open availability
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.