Chick -fil -A Kitchen Director
About The Position
Chick-fil-A Tampa Stadium is seeking an assertive and growth-minded Kitchen Director to join their leadership team. This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone looking to build a long-term career with Chick-fil-A while leading a high-volume, rapidly growing restaurant. The role requires active involvement in operations, developing people, solving problems, and building systems for long-term growth. The Kitchen Director will work alongside the Executive Director and Owner/Operator, benefiting from mentorship, continuing education, and leadership development. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in high-volume operations, enjoy leading from the front, and want to build high-performing teams focused on accountability and excellence. The Kitchen Director will be instrumental in strengthening Back of House operations, developing future leaders, maintaining food quality and safety, and supporting the restaurant's continued growth.
Requirements
- 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience required
- Back of House leadership experience strongly preferred
- Previous Chick-fil-A experience highly preferred
- Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and people development
- Growth mindset with a desire for long-term leadership development
- Ability to thrive in a high-performance culture
- Must have basic understanding of all kitchen operations
- Passion for Chick-fil-A's values
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Back of House operations in a high-volume Chick-fil-A restaurant
- Deliver operational excellence while maintaining remarkable food quality and food safety standards
- Build and develop high-performance kitchen teams
- Coach and mentor future leaders within the Back of House
- Help create a positive, people-first culture focused on accountability and excellence
- Manage inventory systems, food cost controls, and waste reduction initiatives
- Maintain strong kitchen organization, cleanliness, and compliance standards
- Collaborate closely with Executive Director McSanders and the leadership team to support continued restaurant growth
- Help scale leadership systems and operational infrastructure as the business continues growing rapidly
Benefits
- Health Insurance Stipend
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Separate Paid Sick Time
- Monthly Performance Bonuses
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Continuing Education Support
- Free Meals
- Sundays Off
- Overtime Available
- Chick-fil-A Scholarship Opportunities
- Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
