Back of House Team Leader

Chick-fil-A Restaurants; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sun

Free Meal Every Shift (Up to $12.50)

50% Discount (up to $50)

Scholarship opportunities

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Stipend (After 1 year

401k (After 1 year)

Descripción de la vacante

Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley is hiring Team Leaders to support kitchen and service operations with a servant’s heart. You will coach team members, uphold our standards, and drive operational excellence while leading by example in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Starting pay is $17.60 per hour with both full-time and part-time roles. Benefits include paid time off for full-time employees, scholarships, meal discounts, health stipend after one year, and opportunities for growth under experienced

Formación

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Team-oriented and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lead and coach others in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Become knowledgeable of assignments for all kitchen stations and food prep.
• Stock kitchen inventory and keep the area neat and orderly.
• Open/close shifts, lead shifts, and train new hires.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Strong work ethic

Ability to lead

Loves serving and helping others

Descripción del empleo

At Chick-fil-A, Team Leaders are the backbone of everything we do in the restaurant! The excellent service and CARE that we provide isn’t possible without the hard work of all of our Team Leaders. A Team 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 Team 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 Team Leader’s two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Team Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow.

At Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley, we aspire to be the most caring business in Knox County, not only for our customers, but for Team Members as well. Team Members/Leaders are selected because they have attributes that we believe will help us achieve our mission, which is “To show a level of care for our team members, guests, and vendors in an authentic way that isn’t replicated elsewhere”. For those who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, friendly, and purpose-driven environment, Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley is the place for you.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Free Meal Every Shift (Up to $12.50 retail)
• 50% Discount (up to $50 total discount)
• Scholarship opportunities
• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Learning first‑hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Paid Time Off (for Full-Time employees)
• Health Insurance Stipend (After 1 year of employment for full‑time employees)
• 401k (After 1 year of employment, also must be 20 years of age and have worked at least 1000 hours within the previous year)

Back of House Team Leader Characteristics:

Back of House Team Leaders ensure that the kitchen team is preparing all of our menu items with speed and accuracy, while adhering to all food safety requirements to ensure that our guests receive the delicious food that they have come to expect from Chick-fil-A. The characteristics we are looking for in a great Back of House Team Leader include the following:

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
• Consistency and reliability
• Detail‑oriented
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Be team‑oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Loves serving and helping others

Team Leader Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Become knowledgeable of the assignments for all kitchen stations, including fries, breading, assembling, boards, and food prep
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed
• Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times
• Communicate effectively with other Team Members
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Multitask quickly, yet thoroughly
• Work on their feet for several hours at a time
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
• Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Show ownership over assigned areas of the restaurant.
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• 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.
• Must be 18 or older to apply

Compensation:

• Starting at $17.60+/hour

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.