Culinary Director

Position Overview

At Chick-fil-A Streets at SouthGlenn, we are committed to being our community’s favorite restaurant and employer of choice for ambitious individuals. The Culinary Director plays a critical leadership role in ensuring excellence in food quality, kitchen systems, food safety, and back-of-house team development. This leader will champion operational excellence while building a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The Culinary Director is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, maintaining Chick-fil-A brand standards, developing leaders, and ensuring guests consistently receive remarkable food experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary & Operational Excellence

• Ensure exceptional execution of all Chick-fil-A food standards, recipes, and procedures
• Lead kitchen operations with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, speed, and consistency
• Maintain excellence in food presentation, freshness, and taste
• Continuously evaluate and improve back-of-house systems and workflows
• Monitor production levels and kitchen efficiency to support business demand
• Partner with leadership to execute operational goals and improve overall restaurant performance

Food Safety & Compliance

• Champion a culture of food safety and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with all Chick-fil-A standards, health department regulations, and internal procedures
• Oversee safe food handling, storage, rotation, and sanitation practices
• Conduct routine food safety audits and coaching conversations
• Maintain readiness for inspections and evaluations

Leadership Development

• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen leaders and team members
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork
• Train and mentor future leaders within the back-of-house
• Support onboarding and training systems for new team members
• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and encouragement to help team members grow

Inventory & Product Management

• Assist in managing food cost, waste reduction, and inventory accuracy
• Monitor ordering processes and product usage
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while protecting food quality
• Help ensure adequate product availability for daily operations

Culture & Team Experience

• Model servant-hearted leadership and a positive attitude
• Contribute to a healthy, encouraging, and high-performing team culture
• Help create an environment where team members feel valued, challenged, and supported
• Uphold the mission and values of Chick-fil-A Streets at SouthGlenn in all interactions

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, or kitchen operations
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ownership
• Passion for coaching and developing people
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, Saturdays, and holidays as needed

What We Offer

• Leadership development and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation, starting at $25-27 per hour
• Health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Food and meal benefits
• Supportive, positive, and fun team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on guests, team members, and the community
• A culture focused on excellence, growth, and servant leadership

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Overtime

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement