Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Quality, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Restaurant, Servant leadership, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Waste Management
Position Summary
Are you a servant-hearted leader passionate about food quality, cleanliness, and developing a team? As an Assistant Kitchen Manager at Chick-fil-A Mebane, you will be a key leader in our Back of House (BOH), managing daily operations, ensuring exceptional food safety, and coaching a high-performance team to meet speed-of-service goals.
This is more than a job—it’s a leadership role that drives the "remarkable" food experience our guests expect.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence: Lead BOH shifts with a focus on speed, accuracy, and food quality, ensuring all products meet Chick-fil-A standards.
- Team Communication & Accountability: Foster a positive, team-first environment. Conduct pre-shift huddles, uniform checks, and set clear expectations for staff.
- Systems & Compliance: Execute daily "safe critical" checks, self-assessments, and utilize checklists to maintain a spotless, organized kitchen.
- Inventory & Waste Management: Oversee stocking, manage bread pulls, and monitor waste to control food costs.
- Task Delegation: Actively delegate tasks (trash/cardboard management, cleaning, restocking) to Team Members to ensure a "refreshingly clean" environment.
- Set Ups & Transitions: Manage smooth, high-energy shift transitions and ensure stations are properly set up for success.
- Coaching & Development: Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to Team Members.
- Weekly Cleans: Oversee scheduled deep cleaning tasks and maintain equipment.
- Breaks: Efficiently manage team breaks to maintain maximum productivity and speed of service expectations.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 1+ years of restaurant or kitchen leadership experience (preferred).
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead by example, delegate effectively, and hold others accountable.
- Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management.
- Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make fast decisions under pressure.
- Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Availability: Open or closing availability, including Fridays and Saturdays.
Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.
Job Type
Full time, Part time