Kitchen Manager (Back of House)

Are you a leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Do you enjoy developing people, upholding high standards, and leading teams with accountability and consistency?

At Chick-fil-A Southridge Center, we’re looking for dependable, growth-minded leaders who can help build a strong kitchen culture centered on teamwork, operational excellence, and leadership development. This is more than a kitchen management role — it’s a chance to help lead a high-performing Back of House team while growing personally and professionally within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll help oversee daily kitchen operations, coach and develop Team Members and leaders, uphold food safety and operational standards, and contribute to a culture built around accountability, teamwork, urgency, and servant leadership.

This role is a great fit for people who enjoy leadership, operations, coaching others, and upholding high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting between $23–$24.50/hr for Full-Time, Open Availability

• Additional raises upon completing training

• Paid Time Off

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, including an employer contribution

• 401(k) with an optional employer match

• Profit Sharing

• Food Stipend

• Sundays Off

• Access to $2,500 in Scholarships

• Educational reimbursement up to $500

• Flexible scheduling

• Work-anniversary rewards

• Food discounts

What Our Leaders Love About This Role

• Leadership Development: We invest in developing strong leaders through coaching, accountability, hands-on operational experience, and long-term growth opportunities.

• Career Progression: Many leaders advance into higher-level operational and executive leadership roles within Chick-fil-A.

• High-Standard Culture: Be part of a team centered on operational excellence, teamwork, urgency, professionalism, and personal growth.

• Positive Team Environment: Work alongside leaders and Team Members who encourage, support, and push each other to improve.

• Fast-Paced Operations: Join a high-energy kitchen where teamwork, consistency, and execution matter.

• Comprehensive Training: Get extensive operational, food safety, leadership, and systems training built to help you succeed long term.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and Sundays off support balance while you continue pursuing leadership growth.

Your Role as a Leader

• Oversee and support smooth Back of House kitchen operations during high-volume shifts

• Coach, develop, and hold Team Members and leaders accountable to Chick-fil-A’s operational and food safety standards

• Build a positive, high-accountability kitchen culture focused on teamwork and consistency

• Maintain high standards for food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and operational execution

• Support kitchen systems, including prep, breading, equipment/machines, dishes, truck/inventory, and food safety procedures

• Delegate tasks and support team execution during fast-paced operations

• Oversee kitchen organization, cleanliness, inventory, and operational efficiency

• Partner closely with Front of House leadership to ensure strong communication and overall restaurant success

• Review operational opportunities and help improve systems, efficiency, and team performance

• Collaborate with executive leadership and the Owner/Operator to support restaurant growth and development

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1–2 years minimum of leadership, restaurant, kitchen, hospitality, or operations experience required

• Kitchen leadership experience preferred, not required

• Able to lead in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism

• Strong communication, accountability, and leadership abilities

• Able to coach, develop, and positively influence others

• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and operational mindset

• Able to prioritize tasks and execute effectively during busy operations

• Basic computer and iPad proficiency required

• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

• Open availability Monday–Saturday required

Beyond the Job Title

Many leaders come to Chick-fil-A looking for a stable company and a leadership opportunity — and stay because of the culture, growth opportunities, relationships, and leadership development they experience along the way.

We’re looking for leaders who want to grow for the long term, help develop others, and contribute to a culture built on high standards, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Apply now to take the next step! Qualified applicants will typically be contacted within 1–3 business days regarding next steps. Please do not contact the store directly.