Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Free college education

Scholarship opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Closed every Sunday

Job summary

Chick-fil-A at Mall at Fairfield Commons is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and build a high-performing kitchen culture. You’ll train and develop team members while maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

If you’re a natural leader with a strong work ethic and ownership mindset, we want to meet you. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, paid time off, and ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ownership mindset.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with speed and excellence.
• Maintain high standards for food quality and safety.
• Train and develop Kitchen Team Members.
• Manage inventory, food prep, and kitchen equipment.
• Partner with leadership to improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Job description

Kitchen Manager — Chick-fil-A® - Mall at Fairfield Commons

Lead the Kitchen. Grow the Team. Make an Impact.

Chick-fil-A is more than a restaurant — it’s a place where leaders grow, teams thrive, and people are developed. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who is ready to take ownership, lead with purpose, and help create an exceptional experience for both guests and Team Members.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations and keep the team moving with speed and excellence
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and accuracy
• Train, coach, and develop Kitchen Team Members
• Build an organized, positive, high-performing kitchen culture
• Manage inventory, food prep, waste, and kitchen equipment
• Lead shifts and solve problems quickly and confidently
• Partner with restaurant leadership to improve operations and results

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader who enjoys developing people
• Strong work ethic and a take-ownership mindset
• High standards and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Restaurant or kitchen leadership experience preferred, but great character and leadership potential matter most

Pay & Perks

• $22–$24/hour based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Free college education & degree opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Closed every Sunday
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities for advancement

Why Chick-fil-A?

We believe great restaurants are built by great people. You’ll be given the tools, training, and support to become a stronger leader while helping your team become better every day.

If you’re ready to lead a kitchen, develop people, and build something great from the ground up — we want to meet you.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.