Kitchen Manager
hace 2 días
Austin
Chick-fil-A Easton Park is looking for a dependable, experienced leader to help guide our kitchen team during the afternoon and evening. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can set a strong example, develop others, and ensure that our guests receive safe, high-quality food with exceptional speed and care. This position requires the ability to work four or five nights each week and close the restaurant. Our preferred availability is approximately 2:00 p.m. through the completion of closing responsibilities. Our mission is: To win hearts every day by executing excellence through empathy. We bring that mission to life through our three E's: • Execution: We follow through, maintain high standards, and do what is expected with consistency., • Excellence: We take pride in our work and continually look for ways to improve., • Empathy: We lead with care, seek to understand others, and treat every person with dignity and respect. As part of Chick-fil-A, we also believe in serving others, showing genuine hospitality, practicing good stewardship, and making a positive impact on our team, our guests, and the Easton Park community. What You'll Do • Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts, • Set the pace and work alongside the team during busy periods, • Ensure food is prepared safely, accurately, and according to Chick-fil-A standards, • Maintain strong expectations for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and speed, • Position team members effectively and adjust the shift plan as business needs change, • Coach team members in the moment with clarity, respect, and empathy, • Address performance or behavioral concerns professionally, • Communicate priorities and operational needs to other leaders, • Complete all closing procedures thoroughly and accurately, • Help control waste, protect inventory, and care for restaurant equipment, • Create a kitchen environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued, • Help develop future trainers and leaders What We Expect • Be dependable, punctual, and prepared to lead, • Remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, • Hold themselves and others accountable to restaurant standards, • Communicate directly, respectfully, and professionally, • Receive feedback well and continue growing as a leader, • Take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve a problem, • Balance urgency with care for the people they lead, • Model a positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Protect the safety and well-being of the team, • Be willing to perform every kitchen responsibility they ask others to perform Qualifications • Must be able to work four or five nights per week, • Must be available to close the restaurant, • Preferred availability begins at 2:00 p.m., • Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred, • Restaurant or high-volume kitchen experience is preferred, • Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical responsibilities of a kitchen position, • Must be able to work effectively in a hot, fast-paced environment, • Must demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills Compensation This position pays $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience, leadership ability, availability, and demonstrated performance. Why Join Chick-fil-A Easton Park? This is an opportunity to help shape a growing restaurant and invest in the development of a team. We want leaders who care deeply about both results and people. If you take pride in excellent execution, enjoy developing others, and want to lead in a culture built on empathy and service, we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the Chick-fil-A Easton Park leadership team.