We are looking to fill a full-time daytime kitchen manager (6a-2p, 5-6 days/week) including Saturdays.

Job Description

In addition to serving in a role during a shift, the Daytime Assistant Kitchen Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of their kitchen shift, keeping an eye on the ‘big picture’ and enabling the shift to run smoothly. This includes moving team members to different positions as needed to enhance speed of service, checking the day’s catering orders upon arrival and delegating preparation of food as necessary, proactively overseeing the preparation and production of food, actively training or organizing training team members on shift in new roles, delegating and overseeing the cleanliness of the kitchen, and communicating effectively and often with store managers and marketing directors. 

Responsibilities

• Checks catering orders for the current and following day to ensure preparation needed is complete
• Have knowledge to run all positions and train in all positions as needed
• Inspects and maintains thaw cabinet to ensure product is available 
• Prep and ensure availability of key items for the store (biscuits, bread, eggs, soup, mac and cheese, cookies, etc.)
• Ensures seamless transition from day shift to night by leading the transition from 2:00-3:00
• Communicates ordering needs and catering order needs as necessary
• Is available to step away from their tasks to help others to ensure quality and speed of service expectations are being met

Employee Benefits

• Free Employee Meal and Discount
• Dental/Medical/401K (when applicable)
• Time and a Half for Overtime Hours Worked
• Flexible Schedule 
• Fun and Encouraging Work Environment 
• College Scholarships
• Wake Tech Reimbursement Program 

Requirements

As a whole, we are looking for someone who possesses a positive attitude despite obstacles or challenges, proactively responds to challenges, overcomes obstacles, encourages the team, helps train team members, and who excels at multi-tasking and responding well to stress.

Additionally, applicant must

• Be able to identify individuals who need additional training, facilitate or delegate said training, as well as develop and strengthen their team as a whole
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully
• Manage daily activities to ensure guests receive high quality food that meets Chick-fil-A standards and procedures
• Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety
• Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities

Previous kitchen experience and previous management experience is required. 

The Kitchen Manager will be required to be on their feet for the entire shift and will be able to lift potentially heavy objects if necessary.