Kitchen Operations Leader - People, Service & Profit

KFC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty Chick’n is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager by directing production targets, upholding brand standards, and ensuring food safety and facilities maintenance across shifts.

You will train and coach A+ talent to drive People, Customer, Sales, and Profit results while maintaining compliance with company policies and processes. A strong focus on leadership and cost control is required.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• ServSafe Certification is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant operations or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing staff through training, coaching, and recognition.
• Ensure food safety standards and brand procedures are followed on every shift.
• Plan and manage staffing across all periods (openings, lunch, dinner, overnight, weekends).
• Monitor inventory and controllables to protect margin and costs.
• Support GM in analyzing sales metrics and implementing cost-saving strategies.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Recognition

Leadership

Coaching

Education

College degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant management systems

Job description

Tasty Chick’n is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager by directing production targets, upholding brand standards, and ensuring food safety and facilities maintenance across shifts.

You will train and coach A+ talent to drive People, Customer, Sales, and Profit results while maintaining compliance with company policies and processes. A strong focus on leadership and cost control is required.