Kitchen Operations Leader — Grow Teams, Elevate Food Safety

Workstream; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Free meals while working

College scholarships

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen/Heart of House Manager to join the leadership team. You will oversee food safety and service, manage inventory, and develop systems for growth and efficiency across kitchen and prep areas.

The role emphasizes mentoring others, leading shifts, and maintaining brand standards while delivering high-quality guest experiences. A strong emphasis on teamwork, ownership, and data-driven optimization guides daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to create communication pathways, checklists, and accountability loops that keep a department running smoothly.
• Competence in interpreting business metrics, dashboards, and other indicators to manage gaps and profitability.
• Skilled in training other leaders how to lead, manage conflict, and navigate peer-to-peer accountability loops.
• Comfort using metrics, trend analysis, and dashboards to guide operational focus, training priorities, or resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Standards: Enforce absolute compliance with all brand requirements, overseeing health codes and safety protocols.
• Allocates Resources: Design and track daily, weekly, and monthly task assignments for your area, building clear communication systems to ensure execution.
• Fosters Collaboration: Ensure a store-wide understanding of area goals and alignment to restaurant systems.
• Lead and mentor shifts, and build a leadership pipeline for future advancement.

Skills

Systemic Design

Financial Literacy

Advanced Mentorship

Data-Driven Decision Making

Job description

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen/Heart of House Manager to join the leadership team. You will oversee food safety and service, manage inventory, and develop systems for growth and efficiency across kitchen and prep areas.

The role emphasizes mentoring others, leading shifts, and maintaining brand standards while delivering high-quality guest experiences. A strong emphasis on teamwork, ownership, and data-driven optimization guides daily operations.