Drive-Thru Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Colonial Heights is seeking an experienced restaurant leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional hospitality and guest service. This full‑time role involves supervising team members, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering consistent, high‑quality experiences for guests.

Candidates should have strong communication, reliable transportation, and the ability to work weekends. A minimum of 1 year of restaurant leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hard‑working and team‑oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation with a current driver's license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Available to work any time including Saturdays.
• One year of restaurant management or leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize guest service (serving, bagging, prepping, cooking etc. in a timely manner).
• Maintain cleanliness of your work area (kitchen, hospitality or drive‑thru).
• Maintain labor and productivity goals.
• Stock proactively throughout the shift and assist team as necessary.
• Effectively manage and lead a team of people serving our guests while maintaining our operating standards.
• Assisting with catering and/or making deliveries.
• Coaching, teaching and training team members on policies and procedures and creating a positive work environment for everyone.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Open and/or close the restaurant leading the shift as a key holder.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Communication

Reliability

Integrity

Customer focus

Job description

Salary Range: $17-20 per hour + benefits

Be a part of a team that MATTERS. Build a future that MATTERS. Your Leadership Starts Here.

• CHARACTER – demonstrates a commitment to personally operating with integrity, treating others with honor, dignity & respect and
• CHEMISTRY – align with the vision and CORE values of the Operator and organization
• COMPETENCY - display a working knowledge of Chick-fil-A brand standards
• INNOVATION & STRATEGIC THINKING – demonstrates the ability to innovate new ideas, and think strategically about growth at Chick-fil-A Colonial Heights
• RESULTS ORIENTED – proven ability to drive and reach goals and results
• COMMUNICATION - actively demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, share ideas, provide feedback and take a positive approach to all situations.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize guest service (serving, bagging, prepping, cooking etc. in a timely manner)
• Maintain cleanliness of your work area (kitchen, hospitality or drive‑thru)
• Maintain labor and productivity goals
• Stock proactively throughout the shift and assist team as necessary
• Effectively manage and lead a team of people serving our guests while maintaining our operating standards to provide the best hospitality and guest experience.
• Assisting with catering and/or making deliveries
• Coaching, teaching and training team members on policies and procedures and creating a positive work environment for everyone.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards
• Open and/or close the restaurant leading the shift as a key holder
• Demonstrate a passion for the business and managing the overall operations

Requirements

• You must be hard‑working, team‑oriented, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation with a current driver's license is required
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be available to work any time including Saturdays - time off can be given for special requests
• Have at least one-year previous restaurant management or leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Coaching Behaviors

• Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service
• Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed
• Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety
• Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of our drive‑thru and all guest facing areas

Behavior Characteristics

• Work a maximum of up to forty hours + overtime (if needed) per week in the restaurant
• Allocate at least two hours per week to planning
• Focus on systematically and effectively communicating store goals and important info to Team Members
• Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation
• Effectively coach and give direction
• Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff
• Be able to connect with a multicultural team
• Enthusiastically and passionately lead the team

Additional Responsibilities

• Inventory management
• End‑of‑Month counts and input
• Maintaining accurate transfer logs
• Effective & efficient ordering
• Maintaining a LEAN production environment
• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Drive‑Thru Team Members
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities
• Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning on set schedule.

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.