Chick-fil-A Kitchen Director / Back of House Manager

Cooper Connect•Woodburn, OR

42d•$49,920 - $74,100•Onsite

About The Position

Chick-fil-A Woodburn is seeking an experienced Kitchen Director / Back of House Manager to take ownership of kitchen operations. This is a hands-on restaurant leadership position for someone who knows how to lead a high-performing kitchen, develop people, improve systems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. The role involves overseeing a Back of House team of approximately 25-30 Team Members and taking ownership of food quality, food safety, inventory, food cost, productivity, training, and daily kitchen execution. As Chick-fil-A Woodburn is a new restaurant, the Kitchen Director will also have the opportunity to help build and improve the systems, expectations, and leadership structure to support continued growth.

Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and developing teams in a high-volume restaurant environment
Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Passion for developing people and leading with character, humility, and integrity

Responsibilities

Lead daily Back of House and kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, accuracy, speed, and hospitality
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 25-30 Back of House Team Members while identifying and developing future leaders
Build systems and processes that create consistency, accountability, and operational excellence
Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, preparation, and execution
Manage inventory, ordering, food cost, waste, and productivity to improve restaurant performance
Work hands-on alongside the team during high-volume shifts while coaching and reinforcing expectations
Partner with the Executive Director and Front of House leadership to accomplish restaurant-wide goals
Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and take ownership of results