Leadership Opportunity - Back of House

Chick-fil-A; Maywood (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee meal discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Back of House Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant. You will coach team members, ensure food safety and quality, and support senior leadership in delivering consistent service with speed and accuracy.

The role emphasizes a servant leadership approach, development of staff, and maintaining high standards in a high-volume environment. It offers growth opportunities and a strong team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, coach, and correct in real time.
• Strong commitment to food safety and operational excellence.
• Prior leadership experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently met.
• Lead and coach team members during shifts.
• Assist with training and onboarding new hires.
• Maintain speed of service while upholding accuracy.
• Open and/or close the kitchen; act as key holder when scheduled.
• Monitor prep levels, waste, and product handling.
• Communicate clearly with Front of House leadership and senior leaders.
• Hold team members accountable with professionalism and care.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Reliability

Job description

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour A Back of House Team Leader consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces Chick-fil-A culture, and leads with a servant’s heart. BOH Leaders are operationally excellent, calm under pressure, and passionate about food quality, safety, and developing others. This role supports senior leadership by executing daily kitchen operations, coaching team members, and ensuring consistency in speed, accuracy, and food safety standards.

BOH Team Leaders lead by example and set the pace and tone for a high-performing kitchen.

Position Type:

• Full Time

Our Benefits Include:

• A positive, team-oriented work environment
• Flexible scheduling (closed on Sundays)
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Scholarship opportunities
• Intentional leadership development and growth plans
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible roles)
• Paid time off
• 401(k)with company match
• Profit sharing
• Employee meal discounts
• Referral program

BOH Team Leader Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ensure food safety, quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Lead and coach team members during shifts
• Assist with training and onboarding new hires
• Maintain speed of service while upholding accuracy
• Open and/or close the kitchen; act as key holder when scheduled
• Monitor prep levels, waste, and product handling
• Communicate clearly with Front of House leadership and senior leaders
• Hold team members accountable with professionalism and care

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lead, coach, and correct in real time
• Strong commitment to food safety and operational excellence
• Prior leadership experience preferred but not required

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.

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.