Front of House Team Leader

Workstream; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Closed on Sundays

Competitive pay

Monthly bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing leadership training

Scholarship opportunities

Employee meal discount

401(k) contributions

Free College Tuition

100% Free Virtual Healthcare

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Alabama is seeking a Team Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure high standards for hospitality and food quality. This role includes leading shifts, coaching team members, and responding to guest needs in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least one year of leadership experience and strong communication skills. Employees enjoy benefits like competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and educational opportunities. Join us and grow as a leader in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Comfortable giving direction while remaining encouraging.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Support and coach Team Members throughout the shift.
• Coordinate team member breaks and manage shift flow.
• Assist with training new hires and developing current team members.
• Coordinate team member breaks and manage shift flow
• Open and/or close the restaurant; serve as key holder
• Count cash drawers and complete end-of-day procedures
• Respond promptly and respectfully to guest needs and concerns
• Assist with training new hires and developing current team members
• Model Chick-fil-A service and food quality standards at all times

Skills

Strong people skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage performance

Teamwork

Professional composure

Job description

Chick-fil-A Team Leader (Front of House)

Now Hiring Team Leaders – Lead with Purpose

Do you enjoy leading others, setting the tone, and serving both guests and team members with care and excellence? Are you confident running shifts in a fast-paced environment while upholding high standards for hospitality and food quality?

Join Chick-fil-A Smithfield as a Team Leader and play a key role in leading daily operations, supporting team members, and delivering Chick-fil-A’s legendary service. This is a hands-on leadership position for individuals who lead by example and take pride in developing others.

• Full-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling for day and/or night shifts
• Available shifts:

Opening: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Closing: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Availability Requirements

• Must be able to open or close at least 4 shifts per week
• Must have Saturday evening availability (Team Leaders rotate Saturday night shifts)

What You’ll Do

• Lead shifts in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
• Set the tone for hospitality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Support and coach Team Members throughout the shift
• Work stations as needed to maintain speed and quality
• Coordinate team member breaks and manage shift flow
• Open and/or close the restaurant; serve as key holder
• Count cash drawers and complete end-of-day procedures
• Respond promptly and respectfully to guest needs and concerns
• Assist with training new hires and developing current team members
• Model Chick-fil-A service and food quality standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 18 years or older
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience
• Strong people skills with a heart for serving others
• Ability to manage performance and behavioral concerns respectfully
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
• Professional composure and emotional maturity
• Comfortable giving direction while remaining encouraging and supportive

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• Closed on Sundays—always
• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for monthly bonuses
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off (for eligible team members)
• Ongoing leadership training and development
• Clear pathways for advancement and long-term growth
• Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000–$25,000
• Employee meal discount while working
• 401(k) contributions and PTO for eligible team members
• Free College Tuition

Accredited virtual 2-year, 4-year, and MBA degree programs through our partnership with Point University

• 100% Free Virtual Healthcare

For team members and their household

Location: Smithfield, NC 1300 N. Brightleaf Blvd.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow as a leader in a supportive, locally owned, people-focused environment. Our Operator is invested in developing team members and giving back to the community we serve.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Chick-fil-A.

This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator’s restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.