Kitchen Director (Back of House)

Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard Kitchen Director

Laurie Harris, the Owner/Operator, is a tenacious leader who took three years and 26 interviews to become an Operator. She has developed 1 Owner/Operator in her career, and will invest in your future. Laurie, the Owner/Operator, is hands-on in the business and has won Symbol of Success, twice. Operator Laurie Harris, was awarded Rookie of the Year. Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation. Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years. Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022). Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024.

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 401k Matching
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
• Never work on Sundays
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Overtime Available

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Kitchen Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about food safety, operational excellence, and building great teams. You'll work directly with the existing back of house leaders and oversee a fast-paced kitchen focused on producing hot, fresh, and safe food in a clean environment. This role requires strong decision-making, the ability to create systems that support growth, and the leadership skills to bring clarity and calm in high-pressure situations. You'll have the authority and autonomy to own the kitchen while being backed by a leadership team that is transparent, supportive, and invested in your long-term success.

Your Impact

• Oversee all daily operations in the Back of House and lead a team of 30+ team members and 3-5 coordinators
• Maintain and champion food safety procedures
• Collaborate with senior leadership and fellow Directors to set and execute weekly, monthly, and yearly goals
• Build a high-performance team through coaching, goal setting, and accountability
• Lead with a proactive and self-directed approach and lead others to do the same
• Promote a culture of care, safety, and excellence every day in the kitchen

Background Profile

• ServSafe Certified (required)
• 2-3 years of previous high-level, high-volume kitchen leadership experience
• Previous Chick-fil-A experience (highly preferred)
• Hospitality experience (preferred)
• Desire to lead yourself and others

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.