Chick-fil-A Back of House Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 24,108 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

Free meals (up to $3,000 value)

Free uniforms

Flexible scheduling

Scholarship opportunities

Health Insurance

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Woodburn is seeking a Back of House / Kitchen Shift Leader to guide and develop the kitchen team, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards on shift.

This role offers a leadership growth track, flexible scheduling, Sundays off, free meals, and opportunities for professional advancement within a supportive, community‑driven restaurant family. Starting pay is $17.50–$22.00 per hour, DOE, with emphasis on team development and operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role in kitchen/BOH
• Strong knowledge of back of house operations, food preparation and safety
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

• Be excellent in all Back-of-House responsibilities
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver delicious food with efficiency
• Ensure food safety standards are met and maintained
• Oversee BOH operations during assigned shift
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and proper food handling practices
• Train and develop Team Members and manage labor costs

Skills

Leadership

Back of house operations

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about creating a positive dining experience for guests? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment?

Chick-fil-A Woodburn is hiring for Back of House / Kitchen Shift Leader. Be a part of a fun work environment where you can positively influence others. Positions include leadership growth track where you will have the opportunity to learn first‑hand from experienced leaders, grow professionally, influence and impact the team, and even have access to scholarship opportunities. Be a part of a loving and dynamic team that values exceptional service and teamwork.

• Full-time - 32+ hours per week
• Part‑Time - 15+ hours per week

As a member of Chick‑fil‑A’s team, you are expected to exemplify customer service and hospitality in everything you do. At Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn, we strive to continuously build a family‑like culture that also includes growth and accountability. We want to play a pivotal role in helping you reach your goals, no matter what those may be. Working at Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn will challenge and develop you in areas such as teamwork, growth mindsets, problem resolution, creativity, and many more.

Benefits

• Sundays off!
• FREE MEAL while working (up to a $3,000 annual benefit)
• Free uniforms
• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling
• Learning first‑hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Health Insurance to active plan participants
• Competitive pay

Responsibilities

• Be excellent in all Back‑of‑House (BOH) responsibilities
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver delicious food with efficiency
• Ensure food safety standards are met and maintained
• Oversee BOH operations during assigned shift
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, enforce proper food handling practices, and conduct regular equipment maintenance checks.
• Effectively train and develop Team Members
• Be knowledgable of labor and food costs
• Be knowledgable of all BOH Equipment - Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule
• Work with FOH Leaders to ensure peak performance
• Assist in the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant, including equipment setup and shutdown, cleaning tasks, and securing the premises.
• Flexibility: Be willing to work in a team member position when needed, assisting with food preparation, cooking, and other back of the house tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership role as a kitchen/BOH shift lead, manager or above required
• Strong knowledge of back of the house operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team‑building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the needs of the restaurant.
• Experience leading teams, training and an in-depth understanding of teamwork and contributing to a positive culture.
• Previous Chick‑fil‑A experience highly desirable.

Compensation

At Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn, our goal is to provide fair compensation for all employees as well as clear advancement opportunities for Team Members who demonstrate leadership potential. Starting pay breakdown:

• Back of House Leadership Roles: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour DOE

Our Culture

• Are empowered to create “REMARKable" experiences for our guests.
• Have a servant attitude and enjoy caring for our guests and team members.
• Take ownership of errors, resolve problems as they arise, and foster a growth culture.
• Foster a clean and positive work environment through a spirit of teamwork to meet both the needs of our guests and our fellow team members.
• Take pride in our professional appearance, language, and behavior.
• Work with a sense of purpose.

Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn at 300 S Woodland Ave, Woodburn, OR 97071

Working at Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people‑focused environment. Chick‑fil‑A Woodburn is a locally owned and operated franchise with a mission that includes being Woodburn's most caring company by investing in the future of our Team Members and giving back to our community.