A Shift Leader is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Shift Leaders are responsible for supporting senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Shift Leader's two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Shift Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow. 

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay

Shift Leader Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading opening and/or closing shifts, following procedures to correctly open and/or close the restaurant
• Oversee team members on shift to ensure the restaurant is meeting its goals and meals are being prepared accurately and efficiently
• Oversee all food preparation
• Maintain and hold team members accountable to the highest standard of food safety and cleanliness
• Complete daily setups - assigning team members to positions and ensuring break compliance
• Provides operational coaching to team members and holds team accountable to restaurant policies and core values
• Identify and solve any operational issues
• Ensure operational checklists are completed
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Maintain a positive working relationship and treats all employees with respect while providing them with direction and feedback.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Smile
• Create and Maintain Eye Contact
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Make Emotional Connections with Guests
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.