<p>At Chick-fil-A, the Kitchen Manager position is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an Independent Operator, Leaders gain life experience that goes far beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.</p> <p>We are seeking an individual to be a part of our rewarding team. Applicants must be hard working, fast moving, responsible, and quick thinking. They should also exhibit the ability to go the extra mile and make personal connections with every guest.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Everything behind the swinging door during the shift </li><li>Always delivering crave-able food, in a timely manner, that meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A Quality requirements </li><li>Coaching the behaviors of all Leaders and Team Members who work in the Kitchen </li><li>Have a hustle that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service </li><li>Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed </li><li>Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment </li><li>Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety </li><li>Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen </li><li>Ensuring the kitchen is ready for a Backstage Tour with a four-minute lead time </li><li>Daily assign kitchen crew to positions and ensure all pickup/delivery orders are made in a timely manner </li><li>Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Kitchen Team Members </li><li>Aligning daily practices of the Kitchen with the Vision of the organization and with the Goals of the organization </li><li>Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment used in the Kitchen </li><li>Either repair "in-house" or call appropriate repair person for broken equipment within 24 hours of notification of problem </li><li>Track and eliminate waste of food </li><li>Responsible for team building, and coaching members of the Kitchen Team </li><li>Responsible for all checklists, truck orders, and produce orders </li></ul> <p>A Manager should:</p> <ul> <li>Work a minimum of forty-five hours per week in the restaurant (5 days) including Friday and Saturday </li><li>Allocate at least two hours per week to planning </li><li>Focus on systematically and effectively communicating all related goals and success factors to Kitchen Team Members </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school degree is required. BA/BS in Food Service or Culinary Management is preferred </li><li>2+ years of recent restaurant management experience </li><li>Open availability </li><li>Reliable transportation </li><li>Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices </li><li>Demonstrates loyalty, integrity, motivation, trustworthiness, dependability, empathy and professionalism </li><li>A passion for people and service </li><li>Able to lead, coach and delegate a team of individuals in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Able to make quick decisions with the restaurant's best interest in mind </li><li>Ability to develop others and an eagerness to learn and improve yourself </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members </li><li>Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility </li><li>Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes, but is not limited to, standing for up to 10 hours and lifting up to 40 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Sundays off! </li><li>Paid Vacation </li><li>Health Insurance </li><li>Gym Membership </li><li>Free Food </li><li>Bonuses </li><li>Access to a large variety of discounts through Chick-fil-A partnerships </li></ul> <p>Why do our Leaders LOVE working for Chick-fil-A?</p> <ul> <li>Flexible Hours - We understand that you may a life outside of work. We try our best to arrange your work schedule around those commitments. </li><li>Opportunity for advancement. </li><li>College Scholarships - At Chick-fil-A, we believe everyone deserves an education. We offer Leadership Scholarships to eligible employees who qualify. </li><li>Competitive Pay - Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. </li><li>It's a Friendly Place to Work - At Chick-fil-A, we consider our team to be more than just employees. We are family! </li><li>Closed Sundays. </li></ul> <p>Needs for Success:</p> <ul> <li>Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills </li><li>Good communication skills both written and verbal </li><li>Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels </li><li>Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices </li><li>Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet </li><li>Ability to perform various motor skills, such as lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis </li><li>Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions </li><li>Strong client relationship skills </li></ul> <p>Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a job - it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.</p>