Kitchen Manager: Lead Food Safety & Team Development

Chick-fil-A; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Development

Scholarships

401(k) Matching

Closed Sundays

Free meal per shift

Free 24/7 Virtual Healthcare

Strong Team Culture

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Onalaska is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager who will own food safety and quality while coaching the team to meet high standards each shift. Earn $20-$25/hour at a restaurant that’s closed on Sundays, and build your leadership career with an experienced Operator who invests in your growth.

You’ll lead by example, train new Team Members, manage inventory and scheduling, and ensure audits pass. This full-time role offers benefits and growth within a locally owned restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching a team on food safety and quality.
• Willingness to receive feedback and grow as a leader.
• Reliable, fair leader who earns team respect.
• Kitchen, cook, or food service experience.
• Organized with strong numerical skills (inventory, scheduling).
• Able to stand long, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Available for full-time, including early mornings, evenings, Saturdays.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Own food safety and food quality: coach the kitchen team on standards every shift, follow up, and ensure accountability.
• Lead by example so the team respects you and follows your lead.
• Train new Team Members on food safety procedures, recipes, and quality checks.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready; prepare for audits and health inspections.
• Ensure every product meets Chick-fil-A standards before reaching guests.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and truck receiving; control waste and labor costs.
• Build kitchen schedules and staffing plans to match forecasts.
• Recruit, develop, and grow kitchen Team Members and Team Leaders.
• Oversee equipment care and preventive maintenance; open/close and lead shifts.

Skills

Food safety coaching

Team leadership

Food quality

Kitchen experience

Organized with numbers

Stand for long periods

Job description

Chick-fil-A Onalaska is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager who will own food safety and quality while coaching the team to meet high standards each shift. Earn $20-$25/hour at a restaurant that’s closed on Sundays, and build your leadership career with an experienced Operator who invests in your growth.

You’ll lead by example, train new Team Members, manage inventory and scheduling, and ensure audits pass. This full-time role offers benefits and growth within a locally owned restaurant.