What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chick-fil-A Kitchen Director / Back of House Manager position at Cooper Connect?
Company: Chick-fil-A Woodburn
- Chick-fil-A Woodburn's mission is to be the most caring company and make a lasting impact in the Woodburn community.
- Chick-fil-A Woodburn is passionate about developing leaders, coaching and mentoring team members, and creating opportunities for people to grow personally and professionally.
- We believe where you start does not determine where you finish. Our team is built on high expectations, accountability, and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential.
- Chick-fil-A Woodburn is one of the area's newest restaurants, opening in December 2024, with exciting opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
- Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
- Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
- Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000 winners in 2024
Value and Appreciate Employees
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- 401k
- Free Meals
- Bonus Pay Opportunities
- Closed on Sunday
- Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
- Overtime Available
Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Director / Back of House Manager to take ownership of kitchen operations at Chick-fil-A Woodburn. This is a hands-on restaurant leadership position for someone who knows how to lead a high-performing kitchen, develop people, improve systems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
You will oversee a Back of House team of approximately 25-30 Team Members and take ownership of food quality, food safety, inventory, food cost, productivity, training, and daily kitchen execution. Because Chick-fil-A Woodburn opened in December 2024, you will also have the opportunity to help build and improve the systems, expectations, and leadership structure that will support the restaurant's continued growth.
If you are currently a Kitchen Manager, Back of House Manager, Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or General Manager looking for greater ownership and an opportunity to develop people, we would love to meet you.
Your Impact
- Lead daily Back of House and kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, accuracy, speed, and hospitality
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 25-30 Back of House Team Members while identifying and developing future leaders
- Build systems and processes that create consistency, accountability, and operational excellence
- Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, preparation, and execution
- Manage inventory, ordering, food cost, waste, and productivity to improve restaurant performance
- Work hands-on alongside the team during high-volume shifts while coaching and reinforcing expectations
- Partner with the Executive Director and Front of House leadership to accomplish restaurant-wide goals
- Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and take ownership of results
Background Profile
- 2 years of restaurant management experience (Required)
- Experience leading and developing teams in a high-volume restaurant environment (Preferred)
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Passion for developing people and leading with character, humility, and integrity
Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.
Salary : $74,000