Kitchen Manager

Workstream; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

401k contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Kahului is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure quality, and coach a team across shifts. You will oversee food preparation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures while upholding Chick-fil-A standards and guest experience.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage a fast-paced environment. Full-time hours, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to excellence and genuine care for others.
• Availability Monday-Saturday for full-time roles (40+ hours/week).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with team members and guests.
• Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong background in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Everything behind the swinging door during the shift.
• Always delivering crave-able food, in a timely manner, that meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A Quality requirements.
• Coaching the behaviors of all Leaders and Team Members who work in the Kitchen.
• Have a hustle that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service.
• Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed.
• Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment.
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety.
• Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen.
• Ensuring the kitchen is ready for a Backstage Tour with a four-minute lead time.
• Daily assign kitchen crew to positions and ensure all pickup/delivery orders are made in a timely manner.
• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Kitchen Team Members.
• Aligning daily practices of the Kitchen with the Vision of the organization and with the Goals of the organization.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment used in the Kitchen.
• Either repair “in-house” or call appropriate repair person for broken equipment within 24 hours of notification of problem.
• Track and eliminate waste of food.
• Responsible forteam building, and coaching members of the Kitchen Team.
• Responsible for all checklists, truck orders, and produce orders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Availability Monday-Saturday for full‑

Strong background in food service

Proven commitment to excellence and "g

Job description

Chick-fil-A Kahului

At Chick-fil-A, the KitchenManager positionis more than just a job, it’s an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an Independent Operator, Restaurant Managers gain life experience that goes far beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.

We are seeking an individualto be a part of our rewarding team. Applicants must be hard working, fast moving, responsible, and quick thinking. They should also exhibit the ability to go the extra mile and make personal connections with every guest.

Responsibilities:

• Everything behind the swinging door during theshift
• Always delivering crave-able food, in a timely manner, that meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A Quality requirements
• Coaching the behaviors of all Leaders and Team Members who work in the Kitchen
• Have a hustle that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service
• Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed
• Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety
• Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen
• Ensuring the kitchen is ready for a Backstage Tour with a four-minute lead time
• Daily assign kitchen crew to positions and ensure all pickup/delivery orders are made in a timely manner
• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Kitchen Team Members
• Aligning daily practices of the Kitchen with the Vision of the organization and with the Goals of the organization
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment used in the Kitchen
• Either repair “in-house” or call appropriate repair person for broken equipment within 24 hours of notification of problem
• Track and eliminate waste of food
• Responsible forteam building, and coaching members of the Kitchen Team
• Responsible for all checklists, truck orders, and produce orders

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven commitment to excellence and genuine care for others.
• Availability Monday-Saturday for full-time roles (40+ hours/week).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with team members and guests.
• Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong background in food service preferred.

Why do our Leaders LOVE working for Chick-fil-A?

• Flexible Hours with Sundays off and time for family.
• Free shift meals and opportunities for raises.
• 401k contributions and health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Scholarship opportunities for educational growth.
• College Scholarships – At Chick-fil-A, we believe everyone deserves an education. We offer Leadership Scholarships to eligible employees who qualify.
• Competitive Pay – Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.
• It’s a Friendly Place to Work – At Chick-fil-A, we consider our team to be more than just employees. We are family!

Chick-fil-A, Inc., Founder S. Truett Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House®). It was at the Dwarf House® that Truett created the Chicken Sandwich. In 1967, Cathy founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Greenbriar Shopping Center. The recipe has not changed since the Original Chicken sandwich was created. Chick-fil-A is America's #1 fast food restaurant.