Kitchen Manager

Job overview

Compensation is $55,000–$70,000 per year. The Kitchen Manager works onsite in Sterling, VA, in a fast-paced airport restaurant environment. The role leads the Back of House team at Chick-fil-A. The manager oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure food quality, guest satisfaction, and compliance with company and health standards. The role develops employees, manages labor and food costs, and coordinates kitchen execution with Front of House management.

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily Back of House operations
• establish production pars
• place, receive, and verify food and supply orders
• monitor recipe and portion execution
• conduct line checks and food quality inspections
• maintain equipment
• ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
• oversee cleaning schedules
• prepare employee schedules and monitor labor costs
• manage inventory, product rotation, waste, and expenses
• train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees
• complete administrative tasks and reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

sterling va

chick-fil-a

back of house

restaurant operations

food preparation

food safety

kitchen leadership

team development

inventory management

labor costs

food costs

full-time

$55k–$70k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on leadership role responsible for kitchen operations, team development, inventory, and cost controls.

About the employer

Chick-fil-A is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.