Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A | C470 & Kipling | Aspen Grove; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

401k contribution (match up to 4%)

Paid Leadership Development days and •

Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks)

Free food while working

50% off discount when not working

Caring work culture and environment

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Aspen Grove seeks a Kitchen Director to lead the kitchen team and drive operational excellence. The role focuses on consistent food quality, safety, and efficiency, with responsibilities spanning production, inventory, and team development.

The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Chick-fil-A's standards. This is a full‑time role with opportunities for leadership development and growth in a community‑oriented,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience
• Experience leading a team in a fast‑food or quick‑service environment
• ServSafe certification and food safety knowledge
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure quick and accurate delivery of high‑quality food
• Direct daily operations including production, preparation, inventory, and maintenance
• Uphold food safety standards and company policies; manage recruiting and financial accountability

Skills

Kitchen management

ServSafe certified

Staff coaching

Inventory management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Kitchen Director at Chick-fil-A Aspen Grove

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.

At Chick-fil-A Aspen Grove, our kitchen is the heart of our restaurant. We are looking for an industry professional to lead our kitchen team. As our Kitchen Director, you will be responsible for ensuring quick and accurate delivery of the craveable food that Chick-fil-A is known for.

As the Kitchen Director, you will have the opportunity to lead a growing business through new innovations and operational excellence, while holding a high food safety standard. The Kitchen Manager has the responsibility for directing the daily operations of a quick service restaurant, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operations, including production, preparation, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting, financial accountability, ensuring the highest quality products and services are delivered to our customers and other duties as required.

The person applying for this position must have excellent communication skills. Previous management experience is a must. You must be a minimum age of 21+ years old for this job.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside local ownership and have direct influence in the business.

Full-time, 45 to 50 hours weekly

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years of previous kitchen management experience
• ServSafe certified
• Available to work a variety of shifts across all dayparts
• Able to effectively coach and give direction to team members
• Able to engage in immediate problem resolution and create plans to correct critical issues
• Good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and passionately present with the restaurant team
• Sets a good example for the team, is professional and mature
• Displays confident humility and growth mindset
• Drives continuous improvement for the back of house operations
• Actively participates in weekly leadership team meetings
• Basic office computer skills (Excel and Word)
• Previous inventory management
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus but not a requirement

Benefits Include

• Uniforms provided
• 401k contribution (match up to 4%)
• Paid Leadership Development days and opportunities
• Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks depending on tenure)
• Free food while working, 50% off discount when not working
• Caring work culture and environment

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