Kitchen Operations Manager

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Kitchen Operations Manager

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Full-time

High school degree

$18.50 - 20.50 per hour

Our Kitchen Operations Manager plays a crucial leadership role at Chick-fil-A, overseeing back-of-house operations with excellence, efficiency, and care. This team member exemplifies our core values through servant leadership, consistent performance, and a deep passion for food quality, safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong coaching and mentoring abilities, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and brings prior supervisory or culinary experience. They lead with purpose and set the tone for a clean, safe, and high-performing kitchen.

Position Type:

• Full-Time / Part-Time
• Includes Early Morning, Day, Evening, and Saturday Availability
• Closed on Sundays

What We Offer:

• A team-oriented, fast-paced work environment
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing leadership and professional development
• Hands-on training from experienced Leaders
• Career growth opportunities in restaurant leadership
• Scholarship opportunities
• Sundays off to rest and recharge

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Back of House (BOH) team to deliver high-quality food with accuracy, speed, and care
• Monitor and maintain food safety standards, cleanliness, and operational procedures at all times
• Execute food prep, cooking, and kitchen line operations efficiently
• Mentor and coach BOH team members, creating a positive and productive kitchen culture
• Ensure compliance with Chick-fil-A's brand standards for food presentation and quality
• Set the tone for team pace and energy during each shift
• Manage inventory, kitchen organization, and waste tracking
• Assist with scheduling, shift leadership, and BOH staff development
• Open or close the kitchen and act as key holder as needed

What We're Looking For:

• A servant-hearted leader who takes pride in serving customers through quality food
• Previous kitchen leadership or food service management experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and cleanliness
• High level of urgency and efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Great communication and team-building skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to thrive in a physically active environment
• A passion for training and developing others in their culinary journey
• Flexibility to adapt and lead in high-volume settings

Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are independently owned and operated. Employment decisions, benefits, and policies are determined by individual Operators.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift

Benefits (For Full Time)

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training
• Paid time off

Chick-fil-A - Chick-fil-A at I-77 & Arlington Road FSU

790 S Arlington Rd #100, Akron, OH 44312, USA

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This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator's restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.