Chick-fil-A Kitchen Manager

Cooper Connect; Deptford Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Free meals while working

Sundays off

Leadership development and career-adv

Overtime opportunities based on busin

Zusammenfassung

Chick-fil-A Deptford is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to join the senior leadership team. You will lead kitchen operations, develop team members, and own performance outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will work closely with directors and the General Manager to uphold Chick-fil-A standards, drive excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role offers growth opportunities across leadership tracks.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of restaurant or kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience managing operations in a high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Working knowledge of food safety, food quality, inventory, and labor management.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Commitment to Chick-fil-A’s values of service, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Aufgaben

• Lead Operational Excellence: maintain food safety, quality, cleanliness and kitchen execution to Chick-fil-A standards.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: coach kitchen leaders and support a 30+ person team.
• Improve Systems and Processes: identify challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
• Drive Business Results: monitor costs, inventory, labor, and productivity for profitability.
• Collaborate Across Departments: partner with directors and GM to reach restaurant goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team coaching

Operations management

Food safety

Inventory management

Labor management

People development

Tools

ServSafe certification

Jobbeschreibung

• Owner/Operator Tom Henry brings a background in technology and systems from Oracle, while General Manager David Richards brings approximately 15 years of Chick‑fil‑A experience. Together, they are passionate about developing leaders and building a culture of excellence.
  
• Join a well‑established, high‑volume restaurant that recently completed a major remodel, including an expanded double drive‑thru.
  
• Known for its strong hospitality, community involvement, and commitment to developing its people through intentional leadership training and team recognition.
  
• Be part of a growing restaurant that generated nearly $9 million in annual sales last year and is approaching $10 million in 2026.
  
• Help shape the future of kitchen operations by improving systems, developing future leaders, and taking ownership of meaningful business results.
  
• Chick‑fil‑A has received the highest customer satisfaction scores among quick‑service restaurants for 11 consecutive years.
  
• Chick‑fil‑A is the largest quick‑service chicken restaurant chain in the United States and one of the fastest‑growing restaurant brands in the nation.
  
• Chick‑fil‑A has been recognized by Forbes for Best Customer Service (2026), America’s Dream Employers (2026), America’s Best Companies (2026), America’s Best Large Employers (2026), Most Trusted Companies in America (2026), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), Best Brands for Value (2025), Best Brands for Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), and The Halo 100 (2022).
  
• Chick‑fil‑A has invested more than $244 million in Team Member scholarships since 1973, including more than $29 million awarded in 2026 to more than 16,000 recipients.
  

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Life and disability insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• 401(k) with employer matching
  
• Quarterly Bonus Potential
  
• Free meals while working
  
• Sundays off
  
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
  
• Overtime opportunities based on business needs
  

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join the senior leadership team at Chick‑fil‑A Deptford. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving systems, and taking ownership of operational results. You’ll work alongside an established team of directors to strengthen kitchen operations, build accountability, and develop future leaders. We’re looking for someone who can bring valuable experience and fresh ideas while embracing Chick‑fil‑A’s commitment to excellence, hospitality, and teamwork.

Your Impact

• Lead Operational Excellence: Maintain exceptional food safety, food quality, cleanliness, and kitchen execution while ensuring Chick‑fil‑A standards are consistently met.
  
• Develop High‑Performing Teams: Coach and develop kitchen leaders, build accountability, and support a team of 30+ kitchen employees.
  
• Improve Systems and Processes: Identify operational challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and strengthen consistency across kitchen operations.
  
• Drive Business Results: Monitor food cost, inventory, labor, and productivity to improve efficiency and profitability.
  
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with fellow directors and the General Manager to achieve restaurant‑wide goals and support continued growth.
  
• 2+ years of restaurant or kitchen leadership experience
  
• Experience managing operations in a high‑volume commercial kitchen
  
• Experience coaching and developing team members
  
• Working knowledge of food safety, food quality, inventory, and labor management
  
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days of hire
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and Saturdays
  
• Commitment to Chick‑fil‑A’s values of service, teamwork, and operational excellence