Kitchen Director: Build Leaders & Drive Kitchen Excellence

Chick-fil-A

Spring Branch (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching
Tuition-Free College Program
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee Meal Discount
Leadership Development
Sundays Off

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead Back of House operations, ensuring safety, quality, and speed. You will build a leadership pipeline, coach restaurant teams, and own systems that deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You willpartner with the Owner/Operator and Director Team to align with the restaurant vision and drive performance across all dayparts while maintaining Chick-fil-A standards and culture.

Qualifications

  • Leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Building a pipeline of future leaders and coaching individuals.
  • Ensuring food safety and quality across all kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Back of House operations daily to ensure safe, high-quality food.
  • Develop and execute systems that drive speed and accuracy.
  • Coach and mentor kitchen leaders and Team Members.
  • Partner with Owner/Operator to execute restaurant strategy.
  • Maintain strong communication with Front of House leaders.

Skills

Leadership
People development
Operational excellence
Food safety
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead Back of House operations, ensuring safety, quality, and speed. You will build a leadership pipeline, coach restaurant teams, and own systems that deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You willpartner with the Owner/Operator and Director Team to align with the restaurant vision and drive performance across all dayparts while maintaining Chick-fil-A standards and culture.

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