Job Details

Kitchen Director

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 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 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.