Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Education scholarships

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Dickson City is seeking a Kitchen Director for the closing shift (2pm–10:30pm). The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee a high-performing team, manage inventory, maintain food safety standards, and drive improvements in process and service quality while fostering a positive, community-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a restaurant leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead a team of 10+ and drive results.
• Passion for serving others and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Close the kitchen shift from 2pm to close (10:30pm) with oversight of daily operations.
• Oversee inventory management and food safety compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, and quality standards are met across all briefs.
• Drive operational improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate a high-performing kitchen team.
• Hands-on management of daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Adaptability

Job description

Chick-fil-A Dickson City is seeking a Kicthen Director for our closing shift: 2pm-Close (10:30pm).

Are you looking for a dynamic workplace where leadership and teamwork thrive? Do you want to be part of a fun, loving environment that values people and community? If so, this role at Chick-fil-A is perfect for you!

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than just a job – it’s an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while contributing to a positive, people-focused culture. As a Director, you will lead a talented team in a supportive, community-driven setting that fosters growth and teamwork.

Kitchen Director: Key Responsibilities

• This is a closing shift, must be available and have experiencing closing a large kicthen from 2pm-Close (10:30pm).
• Oversee inventory management to ensure that all supplies are adequately stocked, and food safety standards are met
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, company policies, and local, state, and federal laws to deliver exceptional food safety and quality standards
• Continuously seek opportunities for operational improvement to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Lead and inspire a motivated team to deliver remarkable meals in a clean and safe environment; while always ensuring accuracy and speed.
• Hands-on manage daily restaurant kitchen operations ensuring smooth and efficient processes
• Foster a positive and enthusiastic work environment

Ideal Candidate

• Must be independently motivated
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must thrive-on and excel at team work
• Strong alignment with our Mission: “To Inspire Hope.”
• Strong alignment with our Core Values: 1. Kindness 2. Passion 3. Joyfulness 4. Consistency 5. Generosity
• Ability to adapt to various shifts. While this is a closing position, must be willing and able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays and/or be flexible to what our team and our guests need.
• Proven experience in leading high-performing teams and achieving operational goals in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment while also balancing performance metrics and administrative responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3 years in a restaurant leadership role and be able to prove that you’ve led a team of more than 10 and show examples of your successes
• Must demonstrates a passion for serving others and a proven track record of developing people
• Proven experience of improving operations
• Must be willing and available to open and close
• Must be available both Friday and Saturday (closed on Sunday’s)

Customer Experience Excellence:

• An understanding of and passion for speed of service and order accuracy
• Ensure Chick-fil-A’s high standards of food quality, cleanliness and hospitality are consistently met and exceeded
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring the resolution aligns with Chick-fil-A’s customer-centric approach
• Create and foster a positive customer experience culture within the restaurant

What We Offer:

• Generous compensation package (final compensation will be determined based the ideal candidate experience and fit for the role)
• A supportive and enthusiastic work culture
• Advancement opportunities that are designed with your personal goals in mind
• Free meals
• Free uniforms
• Education scholarships
• A fun and friendly work environment

Location: Dickson City

If you are a motivated leader ready to make a positive impact,

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.