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Description
Join our dynamic team as the Director of Kitchen Operations, where you will play a vital role in elevating our kitchen's performance! We are seeking a motivated leader who is passionate about driving excellence in our culinary operations. In this position, you will manage kitchen activities, nurture talent, and maintain the utmost standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure exceptional quality and safety of food.
• Mentor, coach, and lead kitchen staff to foster growth and teamwork.
• Efficiently manage inventory, staff scheduling, and implement operational policies.
• Deliver feedback and uphold rigorous food safety standards.
• Maintain a fast-paced work environment with high service expectations.
• Support catering operations while collaborating with the Beyond the Restaurant Director.
• Resolve pressing issues and implement sustainable solutions.

A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's the start of a rewarding career in the business world. Here are some of the fantastic benefits of working at Chick-fil-A:

• It's a Great Place to Work
• Employee Meal
• Flexible Hours
• Closed Sundays
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator

Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18+
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in a Chick-fil-A Back of House environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven ability to manage teams.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including availability on Saturdays.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and achieving business excellence.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong skills in inventory management, labor scheduling, and staff coordination.
• Effective communication and team-building skills.
• Capability to quickly and effectively solve problems.
• Relevant health and safety certifications (e.g., ServSafe).
• Customer service-oriented with an understanding of how kitchen operations influence front-of-house performance.

Company Information

In our kitchens, we emphasize fresh and simple ingredients. Since our inception, we have served chicken sourced from whole breast meat, with no added fillers or hormones, hand-breaded in our locations. Our produce is delivered fresh multiple times per week, salads are chopped and prepared daily, and we hand-squeeze whole lemons for our renowned Chick-fil-A Lemonade®. This pursuit of quality is the only way we know how to operate.

Chick-fil-A is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy encompasses all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Decisions on hiring at Chick-fil-A are made solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at that time.