Job Description

Located in Lakewood, CO, Chick-fil-A Denver West is owned and operated by Frank Johnson, who has been with Chick-fil-A for the past 10 years. Because of his passion for developing leadership skills in people, Frank started with Chick-fil-A eager to positively influence the team members who serve at his restaurant. The company exists to provide an incredible work experience that focuses on developing individuals to succeed inside and outside Chick-fil-A. Join a growing team that is dedicated to ensuring everyone succeeds and strives to deliver a remarkable experience to each and every guest.

Position Objective:

Chick-fil-A Denver West is seeking a Kitchen Director. The primary responsibility is to maintain a culture that promotes a clean and safe environment, produces great food in a fast and accurate manner, and a commitment to providing great hospitality to our team. This individual must be able to effectively communicate in both Spanish and English and the ability to jump into the fast-paced environment of Chick-fil-A, and have a strong understanding of Chick-Fil-A Denver West values, procedures, policies, and operational goals. As a member of the Director team, the Kitchen Director will be expected to support all levels of restaurant leadership and understand that operational success shall be the first priority for everyone in the restaurant. Long-term, this individual will have the opportunity to continue to serve as a top leader in an even larger capacity or even pursue becoming an Owner/Operator themselves.

Kitchen Director is a full-time position and must be able to work a flexible schedule

Prior experience in kitchen work, leading a team, knowledge around food safety are very helpful to the success of a Kitchen Director. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees entire kitchen operation
• Clear communication with the Operator and peer Director Team
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Delivers a quality product in a timely manner to Chick-fil-A standards
• Assists in inventory management and organization with a focus on food cost
• Maintains a LEAN production environment
• Assists with scheduling and managing labor
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and training of new team members
• Coach, evaluate, and provide accountability and feedback for kitchen leadership
• Strong focus on maintaining and developing a leadership pipeline
• Assist in evaluating the maintaining the health of kitchen equipment

Requirements:

• Positive attitude, outgoing, and friendly 
• Must hold the highest personal standards for performance 
• Must understand all key business standards related to food safety, food quality, and cleanliness 
• Must understand key business metrics and measures of success (sales and sales growth, food cost, labor cost, etc.)
• Builds and maintains relationships
• Self-starter, shows initiative 
• Resourceful and efficient
• Ability to start and complete projects in a timely and efficient manner 
• Good communicator (English and Spanish) 
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, and team-oriented environment 
• Results oriented 
• Strong time management skills 
• At least 18 years old
• Able to lift 30+ Ibs
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Have a reliable source of transportation
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Work in a Chick-fil-A restaurant: 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 important business skills for the future.

Competitive Pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.

Health Insurance: We offer medical insurance coverage for our eligible employees, beginning on the first day of the month after completion of your first 30 days 

Retirement Account: Following one full year of employment at Chick-fil-A, full time team members become eligible to participate in the company retirement (401k) and profit-sharing programs 

Meal Benefit: Do you love to eat Chick-fil-A? We provide you with a free meal when you work!

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 really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A.

College Scholarship Opportunity: Applicants can apply to receive a $2,500 or $25,000 scholarship.