Kitchen Manager

Chick-fil-A; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Easton Park in Austin, Texas is seeking a dependable Kitchen Shift Leader to guide the afternoon and evening kitchen team. You will set tempo, supervise food preparation, and uphold Chick-fil-A standards for safety, quality, and speed.

This role requires four to five nights per week with closing duties; preferred start around 2:00 p.m. You will mentor teammates, handle challenges with empathy, and help develop future leaders in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Restaurant or high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
• Set the pace and work alongside the team during busy periods.
• Ensure food is prepared safely, accurately, and according to Chick-fil-A standards.
• Maintain strong expectations for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and speed.
• Position team members effectively and adjust the shift plan as business needs change.
• Coach team members with clarity, respect, and empathy.
• Address performance or behavioral concerns professionally.
• Communicate priorities and operational needs to other leaders.
• Complete all closing procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Help control waste, protect inventory, and care for restaurant equipment.
• Create a kitchen environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued.
• Help develop future trainers and leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Kitchen Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A Easton Park | Austin, Texas

Pay: $18-$22 per hour

Schedule: 4-5 nights per week, preferably beginning at 2:00 p.m. through closing

Closed Sundays

Position Overview

Chick-fil-A Easton Park is looking for a dependable, experienced leader to help guide our kitchen team during the afternoon and evening. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can set a strong example, develop others, and ensure that our guests receive safe, high-quality food with exceptional speed and care.

This position requires the ability to work four or five nights each week and close the restaurant. Our preferred availability is approximately 2:00 p.m. through the completion of closing responsibilities.

Our Culture

Our mission is:

To win hearts every day by executing excellence through empathy.

We bring that mission to life through our three E's:

• Execution: We follow through, maintain high standards, and do what is expected with consistency.
• Excellence: We take pride in our work and continually look for ways to improve.
• Empathy: We lead with care, seek to understand others, and treat every person with dignity and respect.

As part of Chick-fil-A, we also believe in serving others, showing genuine hospitality, practicing good stewardship, and making a positive impact on our team, our guests, and the Easton Park community.

What You’ll Do

• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts
• Set the pace and work alongside the team during busy periods
• Ensure food is prepared safely, accurately, and according to Chick-fil-A standards
• Maintain strong expectations for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and speed
• Position team members effectively and adjust the shift plan as business needs change
• Coach team members in the moment with clarity, respect, and empathy
• Address performance or behavioral concerns professionally
• Communicate priorities and operational needs to other leaders
• Complete all closing procedures thoroughly and accurately
• Help control waste, protect inventory, and care for restaurant equipment
• Create a kitchen environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued
• Help develop future trainers and leaders

What We Expect

Our Shift Leaders are expected to:

• Be dependable, punctual, and prepared to lead
• Remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Hold themselves and others accountable to restaurant standards
• Communicate directly, respectfully, and professionally
• Receive feedback well and continue growing as a leader
• Take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve a problem
• Balance urgency with care for the people they lead
• Model a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Protect the safety and well-being of the team
• Be willing to perform every kitchen responsibility they ask others to perform

Qualifications

• Must be able to work four or five nights per week
• Must be available to close the restaurant
• Preferred availability begins at 2:00 p.m.
• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Restaurant or high-volume kitchen experience is preferred
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical responsibilities of a kitchen position
• Must be able to work effectively in a hot, fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills

Compensation

This position pays $18-$22 per hour, depending on experience, leadership ability, availability, and demonstrated performance.

Why Join Chick-fil-A Easton Park?

This is an opportunity to help shape a growing restaurant and invest in the development of a team. We want leaders who care deeply about both results and people. If you take pride in excellent execution, enjoy developing others, and want to lead in a culture built on empathy and service, we would love to meet you.

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.