Kitchen Manager

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

Job Listing: Kitchen Director at Chick-fil-A Dedham, MA

Position: Kitchen Director

Location: Chick-fil-A Dedham, MA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $22 - $26 /hour

Overview

Chick-fil-A Dedham is looking for a driven and experienced Kitchen Director to join our team. In this critical role, you will lead and manage kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety. The Kitchen Director must possess proven kitchen leadership experience. This position requires open availability, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure exceptional quality and food safety standards.
• Coach, train, and lead team members and team leaders, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Manage inventory, coordinate scheduling, and enforce policies to maintain efficient operations.
• Deliver constructive feedback and uphold Chick-fil-A's food safety and operational procedures.
• Maintain a fast-paced environment with high service standards, ensuring timely and accurate food preparation.
• Support catering operations and assist the Beyond the Restaurant Director as needed.
• Proactively resolve kitchen-related challenges and implement long-term solutions to critical issues.

Requirements

• Proven kitchen leadership experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Open availability, including weekends, to meet the demands of the business.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Commitment to upholding food safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $22 - $26 / hour
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Scholarship opportunities

Why Join Us?

At Chick-fil-A Dedham, we believe working with us is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive, people-focused environment. As a locally owned and operated restaurant, we invest in our team members and are committed to maintaining a culture that emphasizes quality, service, and community. If you’re passionate about leadership, food quality, and operational excellence.

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.