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Kitchen Director - Chick-fil-A | Foxborough, MA (Patriot Place)Location: Foxborough, MASalary: Starting at $70,000 - $95,000 per year (determined by experience)Job Type: Full-time, ExemptLead one of New England's busiest Chick-fil-A kitchens at Patriot Place!We're looking for a driven, people-first Kitchen Director to oversee all back-of-house operations, deliver consistently excellent food, and develop a high-performing kitchen team. This is a senior leadership role focused on food safety, quality, speed, and team development in one of the busiest Chick-fil-A restaurants in New England.About UsChick-fil-A at Patriot Place is projected to be high-volume, fast-paced restaurant serving thousands of guests daily near Gillette Stadium. We believe in servant leadership, excellence in every detail, and creating a workplace where team members feel cared for and inspired.What You'll Do (Back-of-House Leadership)* food safety, product quality, speed, and cleanliness* Food Safety = Elite rating* Speed of Service ≤ 3 minutes* Accuracy & Hold Time ≥ 95%* Kitchen Hero Products (Sandwich, Nuggets, Fries) ≥ 80% guest satisfaction* Food Cost gap ≤ 0.5%* Recruit, train, and develop back of house team members and leaders; build a strong leadership pipeline* Maximize throughput and capacity while minimizing food and labor waste (LEAN kitchen model)* Oversee prep production, inventory management, and truck orders to control costs and reduce waste* Partner with the Catering Coordinator to ensure efficient execution of large catering orders* Maintain a clean and safe environment through daily brand checklists and deep-cleaning systems* Support food safety audits, equipment checks, and Chick-fil-A standards compliance* Lead structured kitchen leadership meetings and coach team leaders through one-on-ones* Track and analyze kitchen KPIs (food cost, waste, hold times, speed of service, CEM scores) and implement action plans for improvementQualifications* 3-5+ years of leadership experience with Chick-fil-A* Proven success leading teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments* Strong communication and organizational skills* Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken)* Servant leadership mindset with the ability to coach and inspire others* Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and event days* Travel to Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta may be required for trainingPreferred* 5+ years Chick-fil-A experience preffered* Background managing high volume Chick-fil-A kitchenPerks & Benefits* Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses* Health, dental, and vision insurance* Paid Time Off & holidays* Free meals while working* Leadership development and long-term growth opportunities* Sundays Off!Apply today and help us create a back-of-house culture where excellence, teamwork, and care come first - at Chick-fil-A Patriot Place!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.