Chick-fil-A Tom Austin Hwy: Kitchen Manager Come be a part of the VERY FIRST Springfield, TN Chick-fil-A Team! We are looking for top talent that is passionate about serving our guests, growing the business, and making a difference in the Springfield community. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you! Opportunity: The Kitchen Manager plays a vital role on our Leadership Team. This role is dedicated to maximizing operational excellence, training activities, and profit-generating procedures. In charge of executing excellence in areas of Safety, Quality, Speed, and Accuracy. Reports to: Executive Director Kitchen Managers are responsible for Achieving the desired results: Remarkable Food Remarkably Fast Areas Include: running shifts, maintaining Food Safety, Food Quality, Food Production Coaching the behaviors and results of all BOH Team Members Those behaviors include: Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of your assigned area Additional Responsibilities: Maintaining a LEAN production environment Encourage, Provide Growth Opportunities and accountability for all Team Members Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning on a set schedule. Behavior Characteristics: Work between 40 and 50 hours per week in the restaurant Focus on systematically and effectively communicating all related goals and success factors to Team Members Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation Effectively coach and give direction Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff Be able to connect with a multicultural team Align training, daily practices and evaluation practices with the Vision of the organization and the Thematic Goal for the year Enthusiastically and passionately lead your team Requirements: 2+ Years of experience leading a team Minimum of 1 year restaurant experience required High School Diploma required; Bachelors Degree preferred Excellent Leadership Skills Problem-solver; excellent decision maker under pressure Servant-hearted; others first mentality Great Organization Effective Time Management Teachable; receives feedback with a growth mindset Hard working; results-focused in a fast-paced environment Humility; genuine love for people Benefits 100% of employee only mid-tier medical insurance plan covered by Chick-fil-A! 401k with up to a 4% match for eligible Team Members Dental and Vision insurance 2 weeks paid time off Free meal for every shift worked Learning Library: Access to books on leadership, life skills, personal growth $1000 baby bonus for anyone on our team expecting or adopting Other great benefits in the works A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A: Flexible Hours  - You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them. Closed Sundays  - All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends. Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator  - The Operator is an independent business person, responsible for the operation of the restaurant, who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them important business skills for the future. Competitive Pay  - Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. It's a Great Place to Work  - At Chick-fil-A, our Operators consider their team members to be more than just employees, they are a highly valued part of each Chick-fil-A restaurant. Our high retention rate is proof that team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A. Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.