Kitchen Coordinator

Workstream; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A fun work environment where you can.

Flexible scheduling (and closed on—Snd

Learning first-hand from anexperienced

Intentional growth and development to

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chick-fil-A West Haven is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator who champions our core values, delivers servant leadership, and supports senior leadership in running daily operations. You will oversee safety, quality, inventory, and speed of service while coaching back-of-house teammates to uphold our standards.

This full-time role requires open or close shifts, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. You will help develop new leaders, count drawers, and ensure guest needs are met with a

Qualifications

• Must be available to open (5:15am - 3pm) or close the restaurant (2pm - 11:30pm or later) Monday through Saturday
• At least 1-year of prior experience as shift lead, supervisor, restaurant manager is not required but is preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Ability to manage Team Member and Team Leader behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety, food cost, food quality, and speed of service
• Development of new leaders within the back of house
• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, fast-paced Restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Count drawers and finalize day
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Oversee kitchen inventory processes

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

A Coordinator is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Coordinators are responsible for supporting senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Coordinator's two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Coordinators lead by example and set the tone that others will follow.

Position Type:

• Full-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay

Kitchen Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Oversee food safety, food cost, food quality, and speed of service
• Development of new leaders within the back of house
• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, fast-paced Restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Count drawers and finalize day
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Oversee kitchen inventory processes

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be available to either open (5:15am - 3pm) or close the restaurant (2pm - 11:30pm or later) Monday through Saturday
• At least 1-year of prior experience as shift lead, supervisor, restaurant manager is not required but is preferred.
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer serviceAbility to manage Team Member and Team Leader behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility

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.