Kitchen Shift Leader: Fast-Paced, Guest-Driven

Chick-fil-A

Dahlgren (VA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Sundays off

Leadership and professional deployment

Scholarship opportunities

Hands-on operational leadership

Advancement opportunities

Positive team environment

Job summary

Chick-fil-A King George is seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to own the kitchen experience, focusing on food safety, quality, cleanliness, speed, teamwork, and readiness. You will lead with urgency, coach Team Members, and ensure exceptional guest service while upholding Chick-fil-A standards.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in fast-paced environments, a strong sense of urgency, and a commitment to developing others.

Qualifications

Experience leading a kitchen team preferred.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant.
Position and direct Team Members based on business needs.
Maintain awareness of food quality, safety, speed, cleanliness, and productivity.
Prepare the kitchen and team for peak business periods.
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks.
Ensure proper product levels while minimizing waste.
Coach Team Members and provide clear, respectful feedback.
Train and develop new and existing Team Members.
Delegate cleaning, stocking, preparation, and tasks.
Ensure assigned tasks are completed with excellence.
Communicate important shift information to fellow leaders.
Support opening and/or closing operations.
Hold Team Members accountable while maintaining a positive environment.
Partner with restaurant leadership to improve operation.