Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Fast Food, Food Quality, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, On Call, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Management, Production Management, Reimbursement, Resource Utilization, Restaurant, Team Player, Writing Skills
Prep Manager Needed
Are you passionate about creating delicious experiences for guests?
Join Chick-fil-A West Cobb as a highly skilled Prep Manager and be part of a motivated team that values teamwork, leadership, and community impact. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
The Prep Manager plays a key role in executing our "Winning Hearts Every Day" strategy through Great Food, Fast & Accurate Service, and Genuine Hospitality. In this position, you will lead prep operations with excellence—ensuring all products are prepared with precision, care, and consistency to deliver a "REMARKable" guest experience.
Main Responsibilities:
- Uphold standards of excellence in food safety, quality, and cleanliness within the prep area
- Lead and manage the production of all salads and cold side items
- Plan and execute daily production for bulk prep items to support operational needs
- Oversee preparation of cold products for catering orders with accuracy and timeliness
- Manage inventory, product rotation, and waste to ensure proper resource utilization
- Maintain organization and readiness of the prep area for peak business periods
- Train, coach, and develop team members to follow standards, processes, and procedures with consistency
- Support a culture of teamwork while ensuring a high level of guest-focused service
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity for leadership growth and development
- Positive, people-focused work environment
- Hands-on experience managing operations and resource
- Work alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic team
Requirements:
- Strong reading, writing, math, and verbal communication skills
- A passion for serving others with exceptional customer service
- Highly organized and consistent; able to manage prep production, inventory, and processes efficiently
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods
- Ability to lift 30 lbs and up to 50 lbs with assistance as needed
- Ability to work in a variety of environments, including hot, cold, noisy, and fast-paced settings
- Ability to learn and operate in cross-functional areas of the restaurant
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to flexibly work nights, weekends, and holidays
Location: West Cobb
Work schedule:
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
- On call
- Night shift
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement