Kitchen Director (Back of House)

Company: Chick-fil-A | Novato, CA
Location: Novato
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Company Introduction:
We're located at 35 Rowland Way Novato, CA 94945
We are now offering a $2,500 scholarship for each year of college to our eligible team members!
At Chick-fil-A Novato, the team member role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to work with the #1 brand in the quick service industry. In addition to working directly with our leadership team, team members gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving quality food in a friendly environment. Chick-fil-A Novato is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.
Work in our Chick-fil-A Novato restaurant
A job at Chick-fil-A Novato is more than just about the money. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business, or any other path you choose to take. We put our people first and we do that by helping you grow inside and outside of the restaurant so that you feel enabled and empowered for whatever next. Here are some of the great benefits of working with our team.
Flexible Hours
You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams-- we get that, and we actually prefer it because we believe and appreciate work-life balance. Our priority is to treat our team fairly and we'll do our very best to arrange your work schedule around your other commitments. Just let us know in the interview if you already know of something in your life we'd need to keep in mind when creating your schedule.
Free Food
We're committed to feeding you a meal every time you work, no matter how short a shift is-- because we believe that hard work should be recognized and that's one of the ways we say 'thank you' to all the helping hands that come together to serve our community.
Closed Sundays
All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family, friends, or just relax and watch Netflix (or not). It's your guaranteed day of rest, so spend it however you'd like!
Competitive Pay
Along with a competitive paycheck, you'll work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. We strive to offer many opportunities to grow within our team. The things we focus on when offering raises and promotions are Humility, Excellence, Reliability, and Stewardship.
It's a Great Place to Work
At Chick-fil-A Novato we consider each other as more than just coworkers. We're all a highly valued part of our team. Our high retention rate is proof that team members really enjoy being a part of our team.
No Experience Is Necessary
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving guests and fast-paced environments. If you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn we'll teach you everything else you need to know.Overview:

We aim to make working with our team a fast-paced and fulfilling experience. Each day our focus is to serve our community through quality meals, quick service, and unmatched care across the industry. We believe we can achieve this with focus on treating people well, and not just on the food we serve. But that all starts with our team. Behind the counter you can expect a collaborative, inclusive, and challenging environment, where new ideas and fresh perspectives help guide what we do.

Our restaurant operates with Directors overseeing each department: Front of House Operations, Back of House Operations, and Training and Development. We believe part of what makes our leadership team unique is that we enjoy working alongside our team, so expect to be in operations and on your feet for long periods of time (an average of 9-10 hours per shift). This position is also expected to work between 40 and 50 hours per week, and during that time you'll have opportunities to break away and work on non-operational tasks that will ultimately provide stability, guidance, and structure for your team to thrive and benefit from. If all that resonates with you, please see the below measurable expectations.

Kitchen Director (Back of House)

This roles main objective is to lead initiatives and produce positive results in the following measurable areas:

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• Produce Labor schedule for back of house each week (weekly shifts, time off requests, availability changes)
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• Own and influence Restaurant Overall Cleanliness score
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• **Embody our customer service model through leading and tracking the Attentive & Courteous Employee score
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• Increase Speed of Service
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• Positively influence food cost
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• Positively influence paper cost
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• Organize paper and perishable inventory
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• Work closely with other leaders including Director of Training and Development and Director of Front of House
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• Lead and train other on effective operational structure
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• Oversee time punches for your team
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• Facilitate or help with Quality Visits surrounding food safety and quality, environment safety, and customer service
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• Track and provide proactive feedback for hiring needs
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• Conduct a portion of the end of month inventory count
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• Manage and implement monthly repairs and maintenance budget
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• Open and close at least one shift per week (opening shifts start at 6:00AM and closing shifts end at 11:30PM)
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General Leadership Tasks & Expectations

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• Encourage and affirm Team Members day in and day out
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• Show consistent performance, accountability, and reliability
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• Set up and organize the operational structure for each shift
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• Ensure all breaks are run according to California requirements and the needs of the business
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• Know and perform all operational tasks to Chick-fil-A Novato standards
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• Teach Team Members the standards of Chick-fil-A Novato
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• Execute leadership responsibilities including all beginning of day or end of day financial tasks
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• Lead with excellent customer service and empower team to go above and beyond guest requests and expectations
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• Facilitate team huddles to communicate team objectives
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• Open or close the restaurant and execute cleanliness and preparation for the following shift
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• Lead team to perform team member tasks including customer service, speed of service, order accuracy, and 2MS
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• Restocking using the FIFO method (first in, first out)
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• Ensure that all perishable products are properly labeled according to state and federal requirements
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• Be able to take and fulfill catering orders
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Additional Tasks

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• Helping Guests
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• Preparing Food
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• Handling Chicken
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• Prepping Produce
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• Washing Dishes
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• Maintaining Equipment
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• Organizing Inventory
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• Cleaning Continuously
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Please note:

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• There is a 90 training and evaluation period as a Team Member before you would fully step into the position of Kitchen Director. This is an opportunity for you to provide exemplary work ethic, leadership skills, initiative, curiosity for your craft, and team chemistry before taking on store leadership responsibility at the highest level. During this time you'll still be compensated according to the amount listed above.
  
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• The role task outlines above are subject to change as the business continues to grow
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• Health benefits go into effect immediately after the 90 day training and evaluation period is completed
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• Two years in a leadership role within the hospitality or quick service industry
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• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as how to fully utilize Google Drive and cloud-based development platforms.
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• Able to stand on your feet for 8-10 hours per day, on average.
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Dont think you meet the leadership requirements for this position but still think you have the right experience and passion for the job? If so, please continue to apply to this position so that we can get to know you and your unique skillset.

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• Health benefits through our specified health provider, including dental and eye, depending on the plan selected (up to $600 per month)
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• 1 week paid vacation each year after a full year of employment with consistent hours worked
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• Opportunity for monthly bonuses after business and role objectives are met (after 90 day training and evaluation period)
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• $200 per year to go towards professional attire
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• Free food while working
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