Kitchen Director: Lead Culinary Ops & Team Growth

Chick-fil-A; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid training

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Dedham is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold top quality and safety standards. The role requires open weekend availability and strong leadership to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

The Kitchen Director will oversee inventory, scheduling, and compliance with Chick-fil-A procedures while supporting catering and cross-functional collaboration in a community-focused restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Open availability including weekends to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and food safety.
• Coach, train, and lead team members and leaders to foster excellence and teamwork.
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and policy enforcement for efficient operations.
• Deliver feedback and uphold Chick-fil-A's procedures and standards.
• Maintain a fast-paced environment with high service quality and timely prep.
• Support catering operations and assist leadership as needed.
• Proactively resolve kitchen challenges with long-term solutions.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Chick-fil-A Dedham is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold top quality and safety standards. The role requires open weekend availability and strong leadership to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

The Kitchen Director will oversee inventory, scheduling, and compliance with Chick-fil-A procedures while supporting catering and cross-functional collaboration in a community-focused restaurant.