Chick-fil-A Kitchen Manager

Back of House (Kitchen) DirectorSalary Starting at $23.00/hourCity MedinaState/Province OhioZip/Postal Code 44256Country United StatesIndustry Restaurant/Food ServicesJob Type Full timeJob DescriptionCompany: Chick-fil-A Medina (OH) Tony Morgano, a Medina native and former Navy submarine officer, opened Chick-fil-A Medina in 2021 with a vision to develop people, serve the community, and pursue operational excellence. Chick-fil-A Medina is known for its strong culture, leadership development opportunities, and community involvement through family events, Kids Eat Free nights, and local partnerships throughout Medina County. With a structured growth path from Team Member to Executive leadership, Chick-fil-A Medina is committed to helping team members build valuable skills, grow as leaders, and reach their full potential. Chick-fil-A Medina is a growing $7 million+ restaurant that has experienced consistent year-over-year growth while continuing to invest heavily in people development, training, and leadership systems. Chick-fil-A has received the highest customer satisfaction scores among quick-service restaurants for 11 consecutive years. Chick-fil-A is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States and one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the nation. Chick-fil-A has been recognized by Forbes for Best Customer Service (2026), America's Dream Employers (2026), America's Best Companies (2026), America's Best Large Employers (2026), Most Trusted Companies in America (2026), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), Best Brands for Value (2025), Best Brands for Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), and The Halo 100 (2022). Chick-fil-A has invested more than $244 million in Team Member scholarships since 1973, including more than $29 million awarded in 2026 to more than 16,000 recipients, the largest annual scholarship investment in the company's history.Value and Appreciate EmployeesHealth Insurance ContributionIRA with MatchingPaid Time OffEmployee MealsUniform AllowancePerformance Bonus100% Tuition & Books Covered through the University of the CumberlandsSundays OffStructured Leadership Development ProgramInvestment in Professional Certifications and TrainingClear Path to Advanced Leadership OpportunitiesOvertime AvailableOpportunityWe are seeking a Back of House (Kitchen) Director to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Medina, with a specific focus on leading evening kitchen operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence. As the Back of House Director, you will lead one of the most critical areas of the restaurant by coaching leaders, developing Team Members, and ensuring exceptional food quality, food safety, and operational execution every day. Working alongside an experienced leadership team and dedicated morning kitchen leadership, you will have the opportunity to focus on building a strong evening operation rather than trying to oversee every daypart. You will help develop leaders, strengthen systems, solve operational challenges, and create a kitchen that performs consistently whether you are physically present or not. If you enjoy leading people, creating structure, solving operational challenges, and building something that lasts, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a lasting impact.Your ImpactLead and develop a high-performing Back of House team of 30+ Team MembersTake ownership of evening Back of House operations and performanceCoach, mentor, and develop future leaders through intentional leadership developmentBuild a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellenceOversee closing Back of House operations, ensuring remarkable food quality, speed, and accuracyRecruit, interview, onboard, and develop Back of House Team MembersOwn labor scheduling, staffing plans, and team accountabilityDrive food safety, cleanliness, and Chick-fil-A operational standardsMonitor and improve key performance metrics including food cost, waste, labor efficiency, and operational executionIdentify opportunities to improve systems, efficiency, and profitabilityPartner with the Executive Leadership Team to achieve long-term restaurant goalsHelp create an environment where people are challenged, developed, and equipped for future leadership opportunitiesBackground ProfileMinimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a restaurant, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environmentProven experience leading and developing teamsDemonstrated ability to hold others accountable while building positive relationshipsStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsExperience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentAvailability to regularly work approximately 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, including Fridays and SaturdaysPassion for coaching others and building high-performing teamsExperience with scheduling, food safety, inventory, or operational metrics is preferredChick-fil-A experience is a plus, but not requiredPassion for Chick-fil-A's values and servant leadership philosophyApply now and you will be contacted ASAP.