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Chick-fil-A

Kitchen Director

Fountain, CO · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

Kitchen Director | Chick-fil-A Fountain, CO (Colorado Springs) Full-time | $27-$35/hour + Overtime + Benefits Fountain, CO This is not a "keep the line moving" job. This is the person who owns the ...

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Kitchen Assistant Director

Englewood, CO

$23 - $25/hr

Lead in kitchen restaurant operations. Lead in developing strong interpersonal relationships with others in the kitchen and on the leadership team. Responsibilities: * Lead a team of 20+ in kitchen

Chick-fil-A

Kitchen Assistant Director

Englewood, CO · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Lead in kitchen restaurant operations. Lead in developing strong interpersonal relationships with others in the kitchen and on the leadership team. Responsibilities: * Lead a team of 20+ in kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service

Kitchen Assistant

Boulder, CO · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef * Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room * Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes. * Stock supplies, such as food or ...

Base Camp Snowmass

Kitchen Manager

Snowmass Village, CO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Kitchen Leadership: Lead day-to-day back-of-house operations and maintain a professional ... Calm, patient, and direct leadership style with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Jubilations

Kitchen Team Member

Estes Park, CO · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Prepare sauces, dressings, and other condiments as directed. Kitchen Maintenance: * Maintain a clean and organized workspace. * Ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are clean and in good working ...

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Great Divide

Kitchen Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$62K - $73K/yr

This position is also responsible for implementing kitchen and culinary changes, as well as performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate ...

Texas Roadhouse

Kitchen Manager

Thornton, CO · On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: * Supervising and overseeing the ... Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

Texas Roadhouse

Kitchen Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

$5.2K/mo

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: * Supervising and overseeing the ... Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

Texas Roadhouse

Kitchen Manager

Littleton, CO · On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: * Supervising and overseeing the ... Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

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What is a kitchen director?

A Kitchen Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a kitchen, typically in a restaurant, hotel, or catering facility. Their duties include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety standards, creating menus, ordering supplies, and controlling costs. Kitchen Directors play a crucial role in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, upholding health and safety regulations, and delivering a high-quality dining experience to customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a kitchen director?

To thrive as a Kitchen Director, you need strong culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a background in food safety, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to motivate teams are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, high food quality, and a positive work environment, all of which are essential for customer satisfaction and business success.

What challenges does a kitchen director face in managing a large kitchen staff?

A Kitchen Director often encounters challenges such as balancing efficient workflow with high food quality, managing labor schedules to meet varying demand, and fostering clear communication among staff from diverse backgrounds. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while maintaining a positive team environment can also be demanding, especially during peak service hours. Proactive leadership, regular staff training, and effective delegation are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

What is the difference between Kitchen Director vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectKitchen DirectorKitchen Manager
CredentialsOften requires culinary degree or extensive experienceTypically requires culinary certification or related experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple kitchens or large food service operationsManages daily operations of a single kitchen or restaurant
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff management, budgeting, and high-level oversightSupervises kitchen staff, ensures food quality, manages schedules

The Kitchen Director generally holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing multiple kitchens or large operations, requiring broader experience and credentials. The Kitchen Manager focuses on daily kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food quality within a single location. Both roles are essential in food service but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of Kitchen jobs in Colorado?

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Kitchen Director

Fountain, CO • On-site

Chick-fil-A
Restaurants • 5 - 10K employees
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$27 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 hours ago

Posted today

Chick-fil-A rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 7,724 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Kitchen Director | Chick-fil-A Fountain, CO (Colorado Springs)


Full-time | $27-$35/hour + Overtime + Benefits


Fountain, CO

This is not a "keep the line moving" job.


This is the person who owns the kitchen like a mission: food that is safe, craveable, and fast-every ticket, every shift, whether you are on the floor or not.


Chick-fil-A Fountain is a Leader of Leaders organization. We develop high-potential people, protect a care culture, and hold a high standard because guests and team members both deserve it. The Kitchen Director is the Operator's forward-thinking partner in Back of House: total ownership of food safety, quality, throughput, cost, and the people who make it happen.


The mission


Deliver surprisingly good food, surprisingly fast, with zero compromise on safety-and build a kitchen team that can execute at that level without you standing over them.

What you will own

  • Daily Back-of-House operations: prep, cook, portion, Pathway, Lean inventory, freshness, and waste.
  • Food safety as a non-negotiable: EcoSure, date labels, temps, sanitation, daily criticals, eRQAs, walkthroughs, QIV/SAFE readiness. Scores that hold when no one is watching.
  • Throughput and quality together: taste, speed, accuracy, catering and event volume without breaking the line.
  • Food cost and waste: positive food cost gap at or better than Top 50% of the chain; systems, not hope.
  • People: recruit, train, coach, and hold Supervisors and Team Leaders accountable. Bi-monthly 1-on-1s. Clear expectations. Real development. A kitchen that grows leaders, not just cooks.
  • Communication across the building: FOH, catering, marketing events, GM. Anticipate the rush. No surprises between the line and the window.
  • Systems: build and run processes so excellence is repeatable on your day off.

What A+ looks like here

  • EcoSure no higher than 2; cleanliness that leads the market.
  • Taste and speed in the top tier of the chain.
  • Waste down, food cost tight, team that executes the standard without reminders.
  • Supervisors who get better because you coach them-not because you do their job for them.
  • You model Care / Help / Trust and still hold the line. Kind is not the same as soft.

Who this is for

You think in teams and standards, not titles. You communicate early, clearly, and without drama. You can see three moves ahead on labor, product, and volume-and you still jump on a station when the mission requires it. Your work ethic is quiet and consistent. You want to be the most capable person in the room and the person who multiplies capability in everyone else.

If you come from a high-accountability environment-military operations, elite kitchens, high-tempo ops-you will recognize the job: own the outcome, develop the people, never outsource the standard.


Requirements

  • Proven leadership in a fast, high-volume kitchen or equivalent high-stakes operations environment.
  • Food safety fluency (ServSafe or ability to obtain immediately).
  • Strength in communication, coaching, and holding people accountable without losing the team.
  • Strategic operator: you can set monthly goals, read the metrics, and change the system-not just work harder.
  • Availability for a full leadership week (including weekends as needed) and the discipline to use admin time for 1-on-1s and planning, not hiding from the floor.
  • Alignment with Chick-fil-A's purpose and a servant-leader posture: glorify God by being a faithful steward of people, food, and the guest experience.

Pay & benefits

  • $27-$35 per hour + Overtime (Director tier), with structured performance reviews and quarterly increase eligibility.
  • Benefits included.
  • A seat at the leadership table with the GM and Operator-not a glorified shift lead.


If you want a job where "good enough" is the standard, this is not it.


If you want to run a kitchen that is safe, fast, excellent, and full of people who are becoming better leaders because you were there-apply.


Chick-fil-A Fountain | Kitchen Director | Apply now.

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  • Flexible schedule
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  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

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About Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A, based in Atlanta, GA, US, is a well-known company in the quick-service restaurant industry. The company's official website is chick-fil-a.com. Chick-fil-A specializes in freshly prepared chicken sandwiches and other delicious chicken meals. It was founded by Truett Cathy in 1946, initially as a diner named 'The Dwarf Grill'. In 1967, the first Chick-fil-A restaurant was established. Today, Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,400 restaurants across the U.S. The core values of the company include integrity, excellence, continuous improvement, and caring. The mission of Chick-fil-A is to "Be America's best quick-service restaurant." The company prides itself on providing high-quality food and service, fostering a positive dining experience, and giving back to the communities they serve. Notable achievements include pioneering in-mall fast food and introducing the original boneless chicken sandwich.

Industry

Restaurants, food services and drinking places and traveler accommodation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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