Kitchen Team Leader: Drive Speed, Quality & Hospitality

Chick-fil-A; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Post Road in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Kitchen Team Director in training to lead the kitchen and help develop others. The role emphasizes delivering crave-able food, exceptional guest service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety throughout the operation.

You will coach team leaders, manage daily kitchen activities, and adapt to shifting priorities while ensuring a welcoming, hospitable environment for guests and teammates alike.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience as kitchen leader in a similar restaurant concept.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership and ability to lead high performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive financial results.
• Hospitable, warm, polite to Guests.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Inspires cooperation and teamwork through confidence and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for the business and lead the overall operations.
• Lead daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety.
• Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chick-fil-A Post Road in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Kitchen Team Director in training to lead the kitchen and help develop others. The role emphasizes delivering crave-able food, exceptional guest service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety throughout the operation.

You will coach team leaders, manage daily kitchen activities, and adapt to shifting priorities while ensuring a welcoming, hospitable environment for guests and teammates alike.