What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Director position at Cooper Connect?
Company: Chick-fil-A LaPlace
- Operator Jasmine Spraggins shares that the mission is to be the most esteemed restaurant in LaPlace by providing great hospitality and great food
- The team strives to create a positive team culture through an environment focused on stewardship, excellence, and fun
- Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 9 consecutive years
- Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
- Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for Best Customer Service (2024), 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 $162 million in team member scholarships, with 13,000 winners in 2023
Value and Appreciate Employees
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
- Never work on Sundays
- Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
- Overtime Available
Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A. The Kitchen Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. He/she is a results-driven, forward-thinking partner, ensuring the overall effort of the kitchen managers, shift leaders and team members achieve the business’s goals. He/she reports to the Executive Director.
Your Impact
- Ensure all food safety procedures are followed at all times
- Ensure Team Member safety at all times
- Ensure Team Members meet all Chick-fil-A Standards and Team Member Handbook requirements at all times
- Support the Operations team during rush hours and for large orders
- Assist in sourcing and hiring talent
- Lead and oversee the coordination of all kitchen operations
- Oversee all food safety and food quality systems and processes, ensuring Chick-fil-A quality requirements are met
- Minimize the food cost gap through proper training of the kitchen team in food quality expectations, holding times, and waste management
- Oversee maintenance program, upkeep, repairs and cleanliness of the kitchen; ensure Chick-fil-A Laplace is always “Back Stage Tour” ready during business hours
- Drive continuous improvement by assessing all kitchen systems and procedures to ensure maximum safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and productivity
- Quickly resolve any operational issues and prevent future occurrences
- Oversee daily spot checks and weekly and monthly inventory counts
- Follow up on health inspection findings and implement necessary changes
- Receive Eco-sure QIV report and fix areas in need of improvement
- Oversee inventory management and month-end processes
- Maintain accurate Transfer Logs
Background Profile
- 2 years of Restaurant Kitchen Management experience
- Must have a basic understanding of all kitchen operations
- Hospitality experience (preferred)
- Passion for Chick-fil-A's values
Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.