Junior Leader

At Chick-fil-A, someone who is in leadership 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 leadership team is responsible for supporting each other in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of key focus areas for operational excellence. A leader is expected to provide genuine hospitality on a daily basis and treat everyone with honor, dignity, and respect. A leader’s two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow.

Position Type:

• Full-time or 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
• Free employee break meal (see leadership for additional information)

Leader Responsibilities:

• Works under the influence of each Director in the business (Talent, Guest Experience, Sales & Brand Growth, Financial Stewardship)
• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, fast-paced Restaurant, including using all systems and checklist provided
• Enhance the guest's experience by showing care to our guests and team
• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly, and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
• Represent Chick-fil-A as a brand ambassador by embracing and demonstrating our purpose, mission, values and culture at the highest level everyday
• Assist in training of the team, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Count drawers or record inventory loss
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Ability to be a good steward with a growth-mindset who strives for excellence
• Ability to be a good servant with a caring heart who enjoys what they do
• Ability to be a good example with high integrity who develops others
• 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.