Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A Back of House Manager

Are you a natural leader who enjoys developing people, building strong teams, and creating a kitchen environment where quality and excellence come first?

Chick-fil-A Latham Farms is seeking an operational leader who is hardworking, dependable, and passionate about leading people and delivering operational excellence. We are looking for a motivated leader who can guide a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

At Chick-fil-A, being a Back of House Manager is more than a job. It's an opportunity to develop future leaders, strengthen restaurant operations, and make a meaningful impact on the team and the guests we serve.

What You Can Expect

Competitive Pay: Starting at $22-26/hour, with opportunities for growth based on performance, experience, and leadership development.

Leadership Schedule:

• Full-time leadership position
• Minimum of 40 hours per week, typically over five days
• Availability to work Fridays and Saturdays
• Sundays off
• Dedicated time for planning, coaching, and team development

Opportunities to Grow: Build valuable leadership and business skills while gaining hands-on experience in kitchen operations, food safety, production planning, inventory management, and team development.

A Team That Cares: Work alongside a team that values servant leadership, teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to helping others succeed. Our leaders lead by example, invest in people, and create an environment where team members can grow and thrive.

Training & Development: Receive ongoing training and support to strengthen your leadership abilities, improve operational performance, and prepare for future advancement opportunities.

Leadership Benefits:

• Sundays off
• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401k
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities for eligible team members
• Access to discounts through Chick-fil-A partnerships

A Day in the Life of a Back of House Manager

As a Kitchen Operational Leader, you will lead kitchen operations, develop team members, and ensure food is prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

• Lead Back of House operations during assigned shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently
• Maintain high standards for food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and operational execution
• Coach, develop, and hold Leaders and Team Members accountable for performance and established expectations
• Deploy team members effectively based on business needs, sales volume, and production demands
• Create a sense of urgency and teamwork to support excellent Speed of Service
• Monitor food production, waste, inventory, and equipment to support efficiency and cost control
• Complete required operational checklists, food orders, and restaurant systems accurately and consistently
• Communicate expectations clearly and provide feedback, recognition, and coaching to strengthen team performance
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes, consistency, and productivity
• Partner with restaurant leadership to achieve operational goals and develop future leaders
• Take ownership of Back of House performance while modeling Chick-fil-A's values and leadership expectations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for leaders who:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of restaurant or leadership experience preferred
• Have previous Chick-fil-A experience, which is a plus
• Have open availability and reliable transportation
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Can coach, delegate, develop, and hold others accountable
• Make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Take pride in food quality, safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence
• Demonstrate integrity, dependability, and a genuine care for people
• Lead by example and create a positive, team-focused environment
• Support the restaurant's vision, goals, and core values
• Take ownership of responsibilities and proactively communicate challenges and solutions
• Have a desire to learn, grow, and help others reach their potential

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks associated with Back of House operations, including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping, and repetitive arm and hand movements on a continuous basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Chick-fil-A?

At Chick-fil-A, leadership is about more than running a kitchen. It's about developing people, creating a culture of accountability, and ensuring every team member has the support they need.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other