Coordinator of Food Truck Operations

Chick-fil-A; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead to own and operate our mobile food truck in the Mobile, AL area. You will drive sales, manage inventory, oversee setup and teardown, and ensure exceptional hospitality with every guest interaction.

Responsibilities include inventory control, event logistics, menu quality, safety compliance, and partnerships with vendors and leadership to maximize performance at festivals, private catering, and sports events.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience in a fast-paced food service or mobile operation.
• Strong focus on food safety and sanitation in a mobile kitchen.
• Experience with inventory management and FIFO stock control.
• Ability to coordinate events, schedule staff, and manage vendors.
• Excellent guest service and hospitality, reflecting Chick-fil-A values.
• Upselling and sales-focused mindset to maximize event revenue.
• Reliable, self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Control: Place accurate daily orders based on event projections and business needs; manage flow of inventory using FIFO.
• Equipment Stewardship: Oversee daily setup and breakdown of the food truck.
• Event Logistics: Coordinate transportation to and from event sites; ensure timely setup and service windows.
• Sales Performance: Actively work to maximize sales during each event through throughput and suggestive selling.
• Event Coordination: Work with leadership to identify and book high-impact events (festivals, catering, sports events).
• Menu Management: Ensure the mobile unit serves a high-quality, select menu that meets guest expectations.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous food safety standards in a mobile environment.
• Visual Image: Keep the truck clean and visually appealing, serving as a mobile brand ambassador.
• Hospitality Excellence: Lead the off-site team in delivering Chick-fil-A hospitality.
• Reporting: Track inventory levels, sales data, and event performance; communicate discrepancies.
• Vendor Relations: Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate deliveries and storage.
• Commission Tracking: Maintain records of sales to support commission-based compensation.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Event Coordination

Hospitality

Sales/Upselling

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Do you want to experience what it would look like to operate your own business, but not by yourself? Are you a self‑motivated leader who thrives when given the keys to a project and the autonomy to drive results? If you are looking for a role where your entrepreneurial spirit meets a proven brand, this is your opportunity.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Brand Growth, you will serve as the primary steward of our food truck business. It is your mission to drive sales, manage expenses, and deliver a remarkable guest experience through exceptional food and unmatched hospitality. We are looking for a leader who will take full ownership of the operation, managing the food truck with the same pride and diligence as if it were their own.

Below is a list of key responsibilities:

Operations & Logistics Management

• Inventory Control: Place accurate daily orders based on event projections and business needs. Manage the flow of inventory, ensuring all products are organized, rotated, and stored using the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method.
• Equipment Stewardship: Oversee the daily setup and breakdown of the food truck.
• Event Logistics: Coordinate the transportation of the vehicle to and from event sites, ensuring timely arrival and efficient setup to meet service windows.

Sales Growth & Event Execution

• Sales Performance: Actively work to maximize sales during each event through efficient throughput and suggestive selling.
• Event Coordination: Work directly with the Director of Sales & Brand Growth to identify and book high‑impact events, such as community festivals, private catering, and high school sports tournaments.
• Menu Management: Ensure the mobile unit serves a high‑quality, select menu (e.g., Original Chicken Sandwiches, Waffle Potato Chips) that meets guest expectations for taste and temperature.

Food Safety & Brand Standards

• Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous food safety standards in a mobile environment, ensuring proper temperature holding and sanitation practices are followed at all times.
• Visual Image: Ensure the food truck remains clean and visually appealing, serving as a mobile billboard for the restaurant’s brand.
• Hospitality Excellence: Lead the off‑site team in providing Chick‑fil‑A’s signature hospitality, ensuring every guest interaction reflects the restaurant's values.

Administrative & Financial Stewardship

• Reporting: Track inventory levels, sales data, and event performance, communicating any discrepancies or shortages to restaurant leadership.
• Vendor Relations: Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate deliveries and maintain well‑organized storage areas within the truck and restaurant.
• Commission Tracking: Maintain accurate records of sales to support the commission‑based compensation structure.