Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A
Lead with Excellence in a High-Performance Environment
At Chick-fil-A, we don't just serve food; we serve people with excellence, compassion, and purpose. We are looking for experienced, people-first leaders to help build strong teams and deliver exceptional service. If you have managed teams, delivered results, and love creating great guest experiences, we want you on our leadership team.
Role Overview
As a Chick-fil-A Kitchen Manager, you will lead daily restaurant operations, inspire and develop your team, and ensure a consistently high level of service and execution. You will work alongside other leaders to drive sales, coach team performance, manage inventory and costs, and uphold operational excellence. This role is ideal for experienced managers with a background in fast-paced hospitality environments such as restaurants, hotels, or catering operations.
What You'll Do
- Oversee restaurant operations, including kitchen execution, guest service, and shift leadership
- Manage and coach teams of 10 or more to achieve excellence in food quality, speed, hospitality, and cleanliness
- Lead and support opening or closing shifts while ensuring smooth handoffs and team alignment
- Train and develop team leaders and team members through consistent feedback and coaching
- Monitor labor, food costs, and inventory to support sustainable growth
- Enforce high standards of appearance, timeliness, and professionalism
- Collaborate with directors to set goals, analyze performance, and celebrate wins
- Represent Chick-fil-A's values in the restaurant and in the community
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing teams in restaurant, hotel, or catering environments
- Strong track record of results in operations, team leadership, and customer service
- Ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced work with a calm and solution-focused mindset
- Natural leader who coaches, holds high standards, and leads by example
- Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Commitment to developing others and delivering excellent hospitality
Who Thrives in This Role
You will excel in this role if you are a confident leader who takes initiative, thinks critically under pressure, and genuinely enjoys leading people. You have likely managed restaurant shifts, directed catering teams, or overseen hospitality staff and are ready to bring that expertise into a values-driven, people-focused brand.
Compensation & Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and retirement contributions
- Free meals during shifts
- Sundays off
- Ongoing leadership development and career advancement
- Positive and supportive work environment
Additional Details
- Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
- Expected Hours: 25 to 45 hours per week
- Saturday availability is required.
- Commute: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to start date
Ready to lead with purpose? If you are an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to grow with a winning team, we invite you to apply today.
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