Kitchen Shift Leader

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you bring positive energy to every shift and love finding creative solutions to unexpected challenges? If you are someone who takes initiative and is looking for a place to grow your career, we want you on our team!

We are seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to oversee our culinary operations, motivate the line crew, and ensure every meal leaving our kitchen meets our high standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Positivity: Set the tone for each shift by maintaining an upbeat, encouraging, and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Own the Shift: Supervise kitchen operations, manage line positions, and ensure efficient speed of service and quality.
• Problem Solve on the Fly: Handle unexpected rushes, restaurant challenges, or equipment issues calmly and effectively.
• Take Initiative: Look beyond the daily checklist to improve kitchen organization, safety, and efficiency without needing to be asked.
• Maintain Quality & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines during the shift.

Who You Are

• A Growth-Minded Professional: You aren't just looking for a job; you want a pathway to management and a place to develop your skills.
• An Action-Oriented Leader: You lead by example, jump in on the line when needed, and inspire your team to do their best work.
• An Expert Troubleshooter: You see a bottleneck or a problem as an opportunity to find a quick, smart solution.
• Experienced: You have at least 1–2 years of kitchen experience, with previous leadership or shift management experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay + shift differentials
• Clear pathways for professional growth and upward mobility
• Employee meal discounts
• Paid training and leadership development
• A supportive, team-first work environment

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.

Salary

Starting at $18.00 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Referral program, Employee discount, Paid training

Job Type

Full time