Chick-fil-A Kitchen Training Director

Cooper Connect•Bastrop, TX

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Training Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A Bastrop. This leader plays a critical role in protecting our brand of culinary excellence by building and leading a high-level training program for both new and tenured Team Members. This role combines operational leadership with administrative ownership of training systems and is ideal for someone who is passionate about coaching others, developing strong teams, and driving excellence in the kitchen. The internal description emphasizes responsibility for orientation, trainer development, new-hire training execution, food safety audits, and ongoing training tied to restaurant performance measures.

Requirements

A passionate and strong understanding of Chick-fil-A’s values and mission
Experience leading, training, and coaching others
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A high standard for food safety, quality, and operational excellence
Ability to work across a variety of shifts and stay connected to team development
Open availability required
Available to work full-time hours with a mix of operational support and administrative time

Responsibilities

Conducting orientation for new hires
Identifying, training, and empowering Culinary Trainers
Executing the new hire training plan through Trainers and the Pathway system
Rotating through open, mid, and close shifts to stay connected to training progress
Partnering with AM/PM Directors to train the team on seasonal rollouts and new products
Conducting regular food safety audits and restaurant quality audits
Overseeing an ongoing training plan based on restaurant needs and performance metrics
Helping the restaurant stay consistently staffed, trained, and operating at a high level