Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Easton Park in Austin, Texas, is seeking a dependable Kitchen Shift Leader to guide our afternoon and evening kitchen team. This hands-on leadership role requires setting a strong example, developing others, and ensuring safe, high‑quality food delivered with speed and care.

The position requires four or five nights per week with an availability start around 2:00 p.m. through closing. Join a culture focused on execution, excellence, and empathy within a growing Easton Park restaurant.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work four or five nights per week.
• Must be available to close the restaurant.
• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Restaurant or high‑volume kitchen experience is preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

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.