Chick-fil-A Kitchen Manager

Cooper Connect; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Contribution

Onsite Chaplain

401K once eligible

$50 Annual Uniform Credit Beginning in

Cell Phone Stipend Beginning in 2027

Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges

Never work on Sundays

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is expanding to a second Dallas location and seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing kitchen team. You will drive excellence in food quality, safety, and operational execution while developing team members and preparing the organization for growth.

This hands-on leadership role requires ownership, accountability, and a commitment to Chick-fil-A’s values. Join a team focused on service, fast learning, and measurable results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant kitchen management experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and quality standards.
• English and Spanish bilingualism preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable.
• Willingness to receive feedback and uphold Chick‑fil‑A’s values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational excellence in the Back of House, including food quality and safety.
• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team with coaching and accountability.
• Own daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth transitions and high-volume service.
• Drive improvements in productivity, food cost, and overall performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure procedures are followed.
• Lead by example with hands-on support for the team and guests.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Coaching & development

Food safety & quality

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Job description

• Owner/Operator Consuela Jacobs, is a present and engaged leader who sets high standards while creating a fun, supportive environment.
  
• Join a growing organization preparing for a second Chick-fil-A location, creating significant opportunities for future leadership growth and advancement.
  
• Develop through hands‑on leadership experience, mentorship, coaching, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the organization expands.
  
• Be part of a restaurant committed to providing “royal service” while holding itself to a “royal standard” through respect, observation, removing roadblocks, accountability, and learning.
  
• This store’s annual sales volume is (if over 8 million)
  
• Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
  
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
  
• Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
  
• Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024
  

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance Contribution
  
• Onsite Chaplain
  
• 401K once eligible
  
• $50 Annual Uniform Credit Beginning in 2027
  
• Cell Phone Stipend Beginning in 2027
  
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
  
• Never work on Sundays
  

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team at Chick-fil-A. This hands‑on leadership opportunity is designed for someone who is ready to take ownership, lead a high-performing kitchen team, and drive excellence in food quality, food safety, and operational execution. As Consuela prepares to expand her organization to a second location, this leader will play an important role in developing team members, strengthening kitchen operations, and helping prepare the organization for continued growth.

Your Impact

• Delivering operational excellence in the Back of House, ensuring high standards for food quality, food safety, speed of service, and cleanliness
  
• Leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team, providing coaching, feedback, and accountability while helping develop future leaders
  
• Taking ownership of daily kitchen operations, ensuring proper positioning, smooth transitions between day-parts, and strong execution during high-volume periods
  
• Driving results by setting goals, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions that improve productivity, food cost, and overall performance
  
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment with a strong focus on food safety standards and ensuring the team consistently follows proper procedures
  
• Leading by example with a hands‑on approach, stepping into operations wherever needed to support the team and serve guests at a high level
  
• 2 years of Restaurant Kitchen Management Experience
  
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and quality standards
  
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
  
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable
  
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to receive feedback
  
• Passion for Chick‑fil‑A’s values and delivering operational excellence