Kitchen Lead Trainee

Kitchen Lead Trainee 

What You’ll Do 

As a Kitchen Team Trainee, you’ll help drive daily kitchen operations and team success by:  

• Delivering crave‑able, high‑quality food with speed and accuracy while following Chick‑fil‑A standards 
• Upholding food quality, cleanliness, and food‑safety expectations 
• Coaching and developing Kitchen Team Members and Team Leaders 
• Leading with urgency to ensure fast, consistent service 
• Maintaining recipe accuracy, production consistency, and attention to detail 
• Keeping a clean, organized, food‑safe kitchen environment 
• Executing systems that support efficiency, safety, and operational excellence 

Leadership Responsibilities 

As a Restaurant Team Trainee, you will: 

• Lead daily operations with professionalism and accountability 
• Ensure guests consistently receive exceptional service 
• Take ownership of food quality, food safety, and operational standards 
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment 
• Clearly communicate kitchen goals and expectations 
• Use hands‑on leadership and problem‑solving to drive improvement 
• Inspire, coach, and connect with a diverse team 

What We’re Looking For 

Experience & Skills 

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in a restaurant or kitchen setting 
• Proven ability to develop and lead high‑performing teams 
• Strong operational awareness and results‑driven mindset 
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills 
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Comfortable using basic technology (POS systems, Microsoft Office) 

Personal Qualities 

• Warm, hospitable, and guest‑focused 
• Positive, calm, and confident under pressure 
• Motivates others with energy and integrity 
• Committed to ongoing growth and development 

Schedule 

• Up to 40 hours per week in a hands‑on restaurant environment 

Why Chick‑fil‑A? 

At Chick‑fil‑A, leadership means service—serving our guests, our team, and our community. If you’re ready to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you. 

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule