Job Description - Shift Leader

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Shift Leader to lead the day-to-day management and long-term success of our independently owned and operated quick service restaurant. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, service, and operational excellence—and wants to make a direct impact in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee restaurant operations including service, staffing, food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
  • Hire, train, and develop team members to create a positive, high-performance work environment
  • Monitor food and labor costs, and daily financial performance to meet profitability goals
  • Ensure compliance with local health regulations, safety standards, and brand guidelines
  • Maintain shift coverage and labor efficiency based on business needs
  • Handle guest concerns professionally to maintain strong community relationships
  • Lead by example and work side by side with the team on the floor

Position Type: 

  • Full-time 

Our Benefits Include:

  • A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
  • Sunday's off
  • 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

Other Responsibilities:

  • Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in a fast-paced Restaurant
  • Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
  • Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
  • Be a friendly, encouraging team player
  • Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
  • Count drawers and finalize day
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

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 required

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.

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Night shift
  • Day shift

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
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