Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Flexible scheduling

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Huntington is seeking a Kitchen Manager who embodies our culture and servant's heart. You will support senior leadership in daily operations, coach team members, and uphold Chick-fil-A standards for service and quality.

You will manage opening/closing tasks, inventory, and training of new hires in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, guest-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant/kitchen management.
• Ability to lead and develop team members.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food to Chick‑fil‑A standards.
• Lead opening/closing tasks and shift operations.
• Coach and develop team members to meet service goals.
• Manage inventory and food safety practices.
• Ensure a clean, organized kitchen and adherence to policies.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Reliability

Training ability

Job description

This location requires you to be at least 21 years of age

A Kitchen Manager is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Managers are responsible for supporting senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Managers two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Managers lead by example and set the tone that others will follow.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first‑hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick‑fil‑A standards
• Be knowledgeable of the assignments for all kitchen stations, including fries, breading, assembling, boards, and food prep
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed
• Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times
• Keep up‑to‑date with new products rolled out by Chick‑fil‑A
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to Leadership
• Maintain personal knowledge by completing in‑house training and stay up‑to‑date on any changes
• Complete all opening or closing tasks as assigned
• Adhere to Chick‑fil‑A rules and dress code at all times
• Participating operationally in day‑to‑day activities in high‑volume, fast‑paced Restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Responsible for inventory, ordering and waste management
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Smile
• Create and Maintain Eye Contact
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Make Emotional Connections with Guests
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Most Chick‑fil‑A Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.

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.