Kitchen Director in Training: Lead, Develop & Optimize

Workstream; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Toledo is seeking a Kitchen Director in Training to grow into a leadership role overseeing a high-performing kitchen operation. You will develop people, manage systems, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This hands-on development position prepares you to advance to Kitchen Director, with responsibilities spanning staffing, food safety, and daily execution of Chick-fil-A standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in a kitchen, restaurant, or food-service kitchen setting.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, cleanliness, and execution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Oversee food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen execution.
• Build and maintain operational systems and staffing across shifts.
• Coach leaders and team members toward Chick-fil-A standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, productivity, waste, and key metrics.
• Support interviewing, onboarding, and development of new team members.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Organization

Job description

Chick-fil-A Toledo is seeking a Kitchen Director in Training to grow into a leadership role overseeing a high-performing kitchen operation. You will develop people, manage systems, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This hands-on development position prepares you to advance to Kitchen Director, with responsibilities spanning staffing, food safety, and daily execution of Chick-fil-A standards.