Kitchen Team Leader

Workstream; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership development

Free meals

Scholarship opportunities

Free college opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support back-of-house operations, develop team members, and ensure meals are prepared with excellence. This full-time leadership role offers growth opportunities and a chance to impact the team, restaurant, and community.

You will lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, speed, and accountability, while coaching and developing staff to build a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a restaurant, food service, or kitchen environment.
• Open availability 5:00 AM–11:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Directors in executing daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, food safety, speed of service, and operational excellence.
• Lead by example with initiative, urgency, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Coach and encourage kitchen team members while helping build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with training and developing new and existing team members while helping identify future leaders.
• Help ensure efficient execution during high-volume meal periods while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in accordance with Chick-fil-A and health department standards.
• Assist with inventory management, waste reduction, and operational goals.
• Work alongside the leadership team to execute restaurant initiatives and continuously improve kitchen performance.
• Help create a positive work environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Chick-fil-A® Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader

Are you passionate about developing others, maintaining high food safety standards, and thriving in a fast-paced kitchen environment? At Chick-fil-A, leadership is more than running operations—it is about serving others, supporting your team, and creating a culture of excellence where both guests and team members feel valued every day.

We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and initiative-driven Kitchen Team Leader to support our Directors in leading back-of-house operations, developing team members, and ensuring every meal is prepared with excellence. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the team, the restaurant, and the community.

What You\'ll Do

• Support the Directors in executing daily kitchen operations with a strong focus on food quality, food safety, speed of service, and operational excellence.
• Lead by example with initiative, urgency, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Coach and encourage kitchen team members while helping build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with training and developing new and existing team members while helping identify future leaders.
• Help ensure efficient execution during high-volume meal periods while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in accordance with Chick-fil-A and health department standards.
• Assist with inventory management, waste reduction, and operational goals.
• Work alongside the leadership team to execute restaurant initiatives and continuously improve kitchen performance.
• Help create a positive work environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in a restaurant, food service, or kitchen environment.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an understanding of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation standards is preferred but not required.
• Open availability and ability to work a flexible schedule between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while leading with urgency.
• High level of initiative, accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and develop others.

Why Join Chick-fil-A?

• Competitive pay based on experience and performance.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
• Positive team culture centered around service, teamwork, and excellence.
• Free meals while working.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Free college opportunities through Chick-fil-A educational partnerships.
• Full-time leadership opportunity with long-term career growth.
• Work for a brand known for hospitality, operational excellence, and community impact.

If you\'re looking for more than just a job and are ready to grow as a leader while supporting a high-performing kitchen team, we\'d 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.