Kitchen Director

Company: Chick-fil-A LaPlace

• Operator Jasmine Spraggins shares that the mission is to be the most esteemed restaurant in LaPlace by providing great hospitality and great food
  
• The team strives to create a positive team culture through an environment focused on stewardship, excellence, and fun
  
• Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 9 consecutive years
  
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
  
• Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for Best Customer Service (2024), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
  
• Chick-fil-A has awarded $162 million in team member scholarships, with 13,000+ winners in 2023
  

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
  
• Never work on Sundays
  
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
  
• Overtime Available
  

Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A. The Kitchen Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. He/she is a results-driven, forward-thinking partner, ensuring the overall effort of the kitchen managers, shift leaders and team members achieve the business’s goals. He/she reports to the Executive Director.

Your Impact

• Ensure all food safety procedures are followed at all times
  
• Ensure Team Member safety at all times
  
• Ensure Team Members meet all Chick-fil-A Standards and Team Member Handbook requirements at all times
  
• Support the Operations team during rush hours and for large orders
  
• Assist in sourcing and hiring talent
  
• Lead and oversee the coordination of all kitchen operations
  
• Oversee all food safety and food quality systems and processes, ensuring Chick-fil-A quality requirements are met
  
• Minimize the food cost gap through proper training of the kitchen team in food quality expectations, holding times, and waste management
  
• Oversee maintenance program, upkeep, repairs and cleanliness of the kitchen; ensure Chick-fil-A Laplace is always “Back Stage Tour” ready during business hours
  
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing all kitchen systems and procedures to ensure maximum safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and productivity
  
• Quickly resolve any operational issues and prevent future occurrences
  
• Oversee daily spot checks and weekly and monthly inventory counts
  
• Follow up on health inspection findings and implement necessary changes
  
• Receive Eco-sure QIV report and fix areas in need of improvement
  
• Oversee inventory management and month-end processes
  
• Maintain accurate Transfer Logs
  

Background Profile

• 2 years of Restaurant Kitchen Management experience
  
• Must have a basic understanding of all kitchen operations
  
• Hospitality experience (preferred)
  
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values
  

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.