Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A St Cloud is part of the iconic Chick-fil-A brand, renowned nationwide for its commitment to exceptional customer service, high-quality food, and community involvement. As a restaurant that values care and excellence, Chick-fil-A St Cloud embraces the mission to be the world's most caring company by winning hearts every day. This location is locally owned and operated, reflecting the franchise's commitment to team member development, leadership, and positive workplace culture. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and operational excellence, Chick-fil-A St Cloud offers a supportive environment where individuals can grow personally and professionally while contributing to impactful community service.

The role of Kitchen Director at Chick-fil-A St Cloud is a pivotal leadership position designed for experienced individuals passionate about food safety, quality, and team development. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $23.00 and includes a comprehensive benefits package with paid time off, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid training. The Kitchen Director serves as a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring that Chick-fil-A's rigorous standards for food safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and guest satisfaction are consistently met or exceeded.

In this role, the Kitchen Director works closely with the Director of Back of House Operations, the Executive Director, and the broader Director Team to maintain operational excellence in all aspects of kitchen management. They are accountable for coaching and developing future leaders, holding team members responsible for quality and performance, and analyzing data to drive continual improvements. The position demands a high level of accountability, discipline, and communication skills, emphasizing training and leadership development to foster a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline.

Key responsibilities include leading back-of-house operations focused on food safety and quality assurance, managing team training and shift execution, collaborating with front-of-house teams to enhance guest experience, and reinforcing cost controls related to food, labor, and operational efficiency. The Kitchen Director also plays an instrumental role in supporting sales growth by ensuring food consistency and helping execute catering and promotional events.

Candidates for this role are expected to have at least two years of leadership or management experience in the food service or hospitality industry, with prior Chick-fil-A experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate inspires teams through example, embodies Chick-fil-A's values of excellence and integrity, and demonstrates the ability to analyze operational metrics for continuous improvement. Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and evenings, physical ability to handle kitchen demands, and a commitment to a minimum two-year tenure are necessary for success in this leadership position.

Joining Chick-fil-A St Cloud as a Kitchen Director means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to develop leadership skills, foster meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact on the team, guests, and wider community in a dynamic and positive environment. This role is well-suited for a driven and disciplined professional looking to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant setting while upholding the Chick-fil-A tradition of remarkable service and operational excellence.