Chick-fil-A Kitchen Director

Company: Chick-fil-A Bridgeport & 100th

• Owner/Operator Jason Davies is passionate about creating a family-oriented culture where employees are genuinely valued, respected, and supported through intentional coaching and leadership development.
• Jason has a strong history of promoting from within and believes in giving people opportunities to grow, take on greater responsibilities, and build meaningful careers.
• Chick-fil-A Bridgeport & 100th is known for its people-first leadership approach, strong employee retention, and commitment to balancing operational excellence with a supportive team environment.
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest-growing Quick Service Restaurant chain in the nation.
• Chick-fil-A has earned the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years.
• Chick-fil-A has been recognized on Forbes lists including Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands for Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), and America's Best Large Employers (2023).
• Chick-fil-A has awarded over $191 million in Team Member scholarships since 1973, including $26 million awarded to more than 14,000 recipients in 2024.

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Competitive Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Contributions
• PTO and Sick Leave
• 401(k)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Food Allowance
• Apparel Allowance
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
• Never work on Sundays
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Overtime Available

Opportunity

We are looking for a mature, dependable, and people-focused Kitchen Director to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Bridgeport & 100th.

This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and knows how to balance high expectations with genuine care for their team. You'll lead an established kitchen team of approximately 25–30 employees, develop future leaders, and help strengthen operational performance while maintaining a culture where people feel valued and supported.

Previous restaurant experience is not required! We're looking for someone with strong leadership abilities, sound judgment, and a proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments. This opportunity offers the chance to build a meaningful career with one of the most respected restaurant brands in the nation while making a lasting impact on the people you lead.

Your Impact

• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee daily Back of House operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, speed, accuracy, and consistency with Chick-fil-A standards.
• Build High-Performing Teams: Lead approximately 25–30 kitchen employees, directly coaching and developing 5–6 supervisors and leaders to reach their full potential.
• Develop Future Leaders: Identify leadership potential, conduct performance evaluations and advancement assessments, and build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Lead with Care and Accountability: Create an encouraging, family-oriented environment while coaching employees, establishing clear expectations, and holding the team accountable for results.
• Improve Operational Performance: Identify opportunities to increase productivity, improve efficiency, strengthen execution, and maintain high operational standards.
• Manage Inventory and Costs: Partner with the Executive Director to oversee inventory, product ordering, end-of-month counts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure Food and Team Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment that consistently meets Chick-fil-A food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work alongside the Executive Director, Training Director, and other restaurant leaders to align goals, strengthen training, and improve overall restaurant performance.
• Build a Positive Team Culture: Foster strong relationships, encourage open communication, and create an environment where employees enjoy working together and feel motivated to succeed.

Background Profile

• 2+ Years of Previous Leadership Experience
• Previous Restaurant Experienced, Preferred, but not Required
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's Values
• Open Availability

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.