Back of House Team Leader (Evenings)

Chick-fil-A; Seminole (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free College Tuition

Flexible scheduling

Closed on Sundays

Competitive pay

On‑the‑job learning from Operators

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking an energetic Team Leader to support senior leadership in daily operations and development of team members at our restaurant. The role emphasizes servant leadership, a passion for people, and a proactive approach to delivering first‑class guest experiences in a fast‑paced environment.

The Team Leader will help run shifts, coach crew, and ensure operational excellence while upholding Chick-fil-A’s values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is preferred.
• Ability to lead and inspire team members and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Participate operationally in day‑to‑day activities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced restaurant.
• Provide immediate and respectful responses to guest needs.
• Assist in training new hires and set the tone for a shift as a role model.
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player and lead by example.
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, and act as key holder.
• Count drawers and finalize daily sales accurately.
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken communication.

Skills

Strong character

Servant leadership

People skills

Initiative

Sense of urgency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

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.

Position Type:

• Full-time and 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
• FREE College Tuition- Chick-fil-A's partnership with University of the Cumberlands allows Team Members interested in pursuing a college degree or college coursework to do so with little to no expense! Free books for your courses too!
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay

Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, 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:

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire
• Smile
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Make Emotional Connections with Guests
• Reliable means of transportation to arrive to your shifts on time
• 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 lead, manage, and inspire Team Member behaviors and performance
• 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.

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.

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.