Assistant Kitchen Director

This job is for you if: You’ve have proven that you can successfully lead people, and now you’re ready to take on greater responsibility and help elevate kitchen operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Chick-fil-A leader who understands kitchen operations, maintains exceptional food safety standards, and has experience coaching, developing, and holding Kitchen Team Members accountable.

As our Assistant Kitchen Director, you’ll help lead our Back of House operations, develop a high-performing kitchen team, and drive operational excellence. This position offers an opportunity for continued leadership development and potential advancement into the Kitchen Director role.

Required Availability

• Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Flexible availability between 5:30 AM and 11:30 PM, including opening and closing shifts.
• Available Monday–Saturday, including Saturdays as scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Chick-fil-A experience, including at least two years experience as a Kitchen Manager, BOH Manager, or similar kitchen leadership position.
• Experience with EcoSure Food Safety Inspections and familiarity with Quality Improvement Visits (QIVs). Strong knowledge of Chick-fil-A kitchen operations, equipment, and food safety standards.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and hold Team Members accountable.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain an approved Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot and cold environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management, food cost, labor productivity, and waste reduction.
• Experience developing Team Members into leadership positions.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or equivalent.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service.
• Coach, train, develop, and hold kitchen Team Members accountable to Chick-fil-A standards.
• Maintain daily readiness for EcoSure Food Safety Inspections and QIVs.
• Monitor food safety procedures, identify concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness, organization, equipment readiness, and opening/closing procedures.
• Monitor kitchen performance, including productivity, food waste, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Front of House leadership to ensure smooth operations and a remarkable guest experience.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that strengthen kitchen performance.
• Develop future kitchen leaders and foster a culture of care, teamwork, and accountability.
• Collaborate with senior restaurant leadership to execute operational goals and improvement initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

• $18-$21/hour
• Free employee meals and discounts.
• Closed every Sunday.
• Scholarship opportunities for eligible Team Members.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.