Culinary Team Leader

Workstream; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Scholarship opportunities

Growth and development

Job summary

Workstream is looking for a Team Leader in Azusa, California. The position is full-time or part-time and focuses on daily operations and coaching team members. Ideal candidates will have strong people skills, effective communication, and a passion for service.

The role includes leading shifts, training new hires, and ensuring excellent customer service. Benefits include a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to and from the restaurant.
• Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues.
• Strong desire to serve Team Members and Guests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations of a high-volume restaurant.
• Train new hires and set the tone for shifts.
• Handle drawers and finalize the day.

Skills

People skills

Strong communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Customer service orientation

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
• 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:

• 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 not required but is preferred.