Kitchen Leadership

Chick-fil-A; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Restaurant Leader to manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety while developing team talent. The role involves coaching, communication, and fostering a culture of innovation within a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for the business and manage overall operations.
• Train, develop, and recognize top talent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crave-able food that meets Chick-fil-A Quality Requirements.
• Manage daily activities to ensure excellent guest service.
• Lead the Kitchen team passionately and enthusiastically.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Job description

Members of the kitchen leadership team are responsible for:

• Always delivering crave-able food, in a timely manner, that meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A Quality Requirements.
• Coaching the behaviors of all team members working in the kitchen on:

Sense of Urgency, Attention to detail, Execution of systems, Maintaining a clean environment, and Promoting food safety.

As a Restaurant Leader, you will:

• Demonstrate passion for the business and manage overall operations.
• Train, develop, and recognize top talent.
• Manage daily activities to ensure excellent guest service.
• Prioritize food quality and safety.
• Adapt to multiple demands and shifting priorities.

Behavior Characteristics:

• Work at least forty hours per week.
• Allocate time for planning and communication.
• Communicate goals effectively to team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation through critical thinking and leadership.
• Coach, give direction, and nurture relationships with team members.
• Connect with a multicultural team.
• Align hiring, training, and evaluation with organizational vision and goals.
• Lead the Kitchen team passionately and enthusiastically.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory and perform end-of-month counts.
• Maintain accurate transfer logs and a LEAN production environment.
• Coach and evaluate kitchen team members.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and cleaning are scheduled and performed.