Leadership Development at Cooper Connect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany: Chick-fil-A LaPlaceOperator Jasmine Spraggins shares that the mission is to be the most esteemed restaurant in LaPlace by providing great hospitality and great foodThe team strives to create a positive team culture through an environment focused on stewardship, excellence, and funChick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nationChick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive yearsChick-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 2024Value and Appreciate EmployeesHealth InsurancePaid VacationTuition Discounts at Over 100 CollegesNever work on SundaysExcellent Career Advancement OpportunitiesOvertime AvailableOpportunityWe 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 ImpactEnsure all food safety procedures are followed at all timesEnsure Team Member safety at all timesEnsure Team Members meet all Chick-fil-A Standards and Team Member Handbook requirements at all timesSupport the Operations team during rush hours and for large ordersAssist in sourcing and hiring talentLead and oversee the coordination of all kitchen operationsOversee all food safety and food quality systems and processes, ensuring Chick-fil-A quality requirements are metMinimize the food cost gap through proper training of the kitchen team in food quality expectations, holding times, and waste managementOversee maintenance program, upkeep, repairs and cleanliness of the kitchen; ensure Chick-fil-A Laplace is always “Back Stage Tour” ready during business hoursDrive continuous improvement by assessing all kitchen systems and procedures to ensure maximum safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and productivityQuickly resolve any operational issues and prevent future occurrencesOversee daily spot checks and weekly and monthly inventory countsFollow up on health inspection findings and implement necessary changesReceive Eco-sure QIV report and fix areas in need of improvementOversee inventory management and month-end processesMaintain accurate Transfer LogsBackground Profile2 years of Restaurant Kitchen Management experienceMust have a basic understanding of all kitchen operationsHospitality experience (preferred)Passion for Chick-fil-A's valuesApply now and you will be contacted ASAP.