Kitchen Director: Operational Leader & Team Builder

Workstream; Cobbs Corner (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead the back-of-house operations with accountability for food quality, safety, and team development. This role requires strategic leadership, coaching, and a commitment to high standards of performance and guest service.

The Kitchen Director will own food cost management, hiring, training, and culture-building, ensuring consistency in quality and speed across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong coaching, motivation, and development skills across skill levels.
• Track record of improving operational systems and holding teams to standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations across dayparts, ensuring quality, speed, and safety.
• Develop and maintain systems to drive efficiency and guest experience.
• Monitor throughput, order accuracy, and kitchen cleanliness to standards.
• Lead hiring processes and interview for kitchen roles with values-based approach.
• Design onboarding and development plans to grow Team Members into leaders.
• Foster a culture of care and accountability through servant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Hiring & Interviewing

Operations Oversight

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Director to lead the back-of-house operations with accountability for food quality, safety, and team development. This role requires strategic leadership, coaching, and a commitment to high standards of performance and guest service.

The Kitchen Director will own food cost management, hiring, training, and culture-building, ensuring consistency in quality and speed across all shifts.