Kitchen Manager

Job description: At Chick-fil-A Dickson City, we are dedicated to serving our customers with Remarkable Meals and unparalleled Hospitality. Our commitment to excellence means we need a talent rich environment and we are looking for a dynamic and strategic Heart of House Kitchen Manager to join our team and lead our Heart of House. Pay and benefit rate begins at $20 per hour and is negotiable based on experience. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for: * Always delivering crave-able food, in a timely manner, that meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A Quality Requirements. * Coaching the behaviors of all Team Members who work in the Heart of House Those behaviors include: * Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service * Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed * Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment * Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety * Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen Additional Responsibilities: * Inventory management * End-of-Month counts and input * Maintaining accurate transfer logs * Effective & efficient ordering * Maintaining a LEAN production environment * Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all kitchen Team Members * Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities * Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning on a per set schedule. Behavior Characteristics: * Work a maximum of up to forty hours per week in the restaurant * Allocate at least two hours per week to planning * Focus on systematically and effectively communicating all Kitchen related goals and success factors to Team Members * Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation * Effectively coach and give direction * Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff * Be able to connect with a multicultural team * Align hiring, training, daily practices and evaluation practices with the Vision of the organization and the Thematic Goal for the year * Enthusiastically and passionately lead the Kitchen team As a Heart of House Kitchen Manager you will: * Demonstrate a passion for our brand and restaurant and for managing the overall operations * Find, train, develop and recognize the best people * Lead daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service * Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety * Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities Availability required: * Monday through Saturday. * Opening and closing shifts are required (6am opening shift start and 10pm closing shift). * Certain Holidays and special events are required Why Join Us? * Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values fun and encourages new ideas. * Career Growth: Opportunity for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing organization. * Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of a beloved brand and positively impacting our community. Benefits: * 401k matching * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Free Uniforms * Free Meals * Employee Discounts * Education Assistance and Scholarship Opportunities * Advancement Opportunities A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A: * Closed Sundays - All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays, so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends. * Work Directly with A Chick-fil-A Operator -The Operator is an independent business person responsible for the operation of the restaurant who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them essential business skills for the future. * Competitive Pay and Opportunities - Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills and have an opportunity to grow outside of our restaurant into Chick-fil-A's Leadership Development or Talent Development Program or into Operator Selection. * It's a Great Place to Work - At Chick-fil-A, our Operators consider their team members to be more than just employees; they are a highly valued part of each Chick-fil-A restaurant. Our high retention rate is proof that team members enjoy working at Chick-fil-A. 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.

Created: 2026-04-02