Opening Team Member

Chick-fil-A; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A fun work environment where you canポs

Flexible scheduling

Learning first-hand from an Operator

Intentional growth and development

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is hiring an Opening Team Member to deliver an exceptional dining experience in a friendly, team-oriented setting. You’ll work for an independent Owner/Operator and help uphold Chick-fil-A’s caring culture while serving signature food with a smile.

Openers must be service-minded, arrive at 5:45am, and contribute to teamwork and leadership development. The role offers flexible scheduling, scholarship opportunities, and competitive wages; Sundays are closed.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Able to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Open the restaurant and greet guests with enthusiasm.
• Provide an exceptional dining experience and hospitality.
• Maintain eye contact and communicate effectively with guests.
• Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Flexible scheduling

Positive attitude

Job description

At Chick-fil-A, the Opening Team Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Team Members gain life experience that goes far beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. Opening Team members are expected to be service-oriented professionals who are committed to creating a culture of care for all those who come in contact with Chick-fil-A. An Opening Team Member is expected to provide an exceptional dining experience for everyone they serve and for ensuring all guests receive signature Chick-fil-A food service.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive wages

Opening Team Member Responsibilities:

• Smile
• Open the restaurant
• Ability to arrive at 5:45am
• Create and Maintain Eye Contact
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
• Multitask quickly, yet thoroughlyBe team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Communicate effectively with guests and Team Members
• Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
• Other duties as assigned
• Be personable and committed to hospitality

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Consistency and reliability
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Customer service oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Works well with others
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Have the ability to stand with/without an accommodation for long periods of time

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.