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Kitchen DirectorChick-fil-A • Aubrey, TX, US
Kitchen Director

Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A • Aubrey, TX, US
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Kitchen Director

The Kitchen Director leads and oversees all aspects of Back-of-House (BOH) operations - ensuring food safety systems are followed, cravable food is being served according to Chick-fil-A standards, fast and accurate speed of service is being provided, and that a culture of positivity and team development is continually being fostered. This role mixes leadership, operational excellence, and hands-on kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily BOH operations, overseeing food safety, food quality, fast and accurate food preparation, catering execution and portion consistency.
  • Lead by example in pace, attitude, and adherence to Chick-fil-A's core values.
  • Ensure strong communication between front-of-house and BOH teams

People Development

  • Recruit, train, and coach BOH team members.
  • Assign positions, and create a positive, accountable kitchen culture.
  • Mentor future leaders and support the restaurant's leadership pipeline.

Food Safety & Cleanliness

  • Enforce all OSHA and Chick-fil-A safety and sanitation policies.
  • Conduct temperature logs, opening/closing checklists, and equipment inspections.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
  • Ensure regular deep cleaning maintenance is completed for designated kitchen equipment

Inventory & Cost Management

  • Oversee product ordering, receiving, and inventory counts.
  • Identify opportunities and create systems track food cost and reduce food and labor waste.

Leadership & Culture

  • Cultivate a team that models Chick-fil-A's hospitalityeven in BOH.
  • Foster unity, respect, and purpose within the kitchen.
  • Support store-wide goals alongside the Director Team and Operator.

Traits of a Strong Kitchen Director

  • Character - calm under pressure, hard working with a high personal pace and stamina, and a passion for continual improvement and consistent excellence
  • Competence - strong communicator that proactivity communicates with clarity, conciseness and kindness and an organized self-starter with a systems-oriented leadership style
  • Care - servant-hearted leader with a heart for encouraging and supporting others and an inherent desire to see others grow, develop and reach their full potential.

Typical Experience

  • Experience in food service management or culinary leadership - prior Chick-fil-A leadership experience (Team Lead, Manager, BOH Supervisor) is common but not required.
  • Strong track record of leading teams and improving operations.
  • Bilingual is preferred but not required

Supplemental pay: Other, Bonus pay

Benefits: Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching

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